Laerskool Jongspan

Laerskool Jongspan is a public primary school in Extention 8, Carletonville, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 382 learners and 41 educators, about 33.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 382
Educators (2025)	41
Learners per educator	33.7 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700270314

Address and location

Street address	30, Vaalstreet, Extention 8, Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal address	P.O. Box 106 Carletonville 2500
Suburb / area	Extention 8
Town	Carletonville
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Gauteng West
Circuit	1
Municipality	Merafong City Local Municipality
Ward	74804028
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.