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Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys
Linden, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys is a public primary school in Linden, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 696 learners and 40 educators, about 17.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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) | 696 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 17.4 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700150839 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, H/V 3 de Laan en 7 de Straat, Linden, Linden, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 44045 Linden 2104 |
| Suburb / area | Linden |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800099 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys
Is Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys a public or private school?
Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys?
696 learners and 40 educators (about 17.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys?
Its EMIS number is 700150839.
Where is Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys?
1, H/V 3 de Laan en 7 de Straat, Linden, Linden, Johannesburg. It is in Linden, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 782 5442.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.