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Laerskool Paratus Primary School
Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, Gauteng
Laerskool Paratus Primary School is a public primary school in Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 832 learners and 35 educators, about 23.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 832 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 23.8 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 700210781 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Henry Williams Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1004 Thaba Tshwane 0143 |
| Suburb / area | Thaba Tshwane |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900059 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Laerskool Paratus Primary School
Is Laerskool Paratus Primary School a public or private school?
Laerskool Paratus Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Paratus Primary School 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 Paratus Primary School?
832 learners and 35 educators (about 23.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Paratus Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700210781.
Where is Laerskool Paratus Primary School?
1, Henry Williams Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, Pretoria. It is in Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. Phone 012 651 4345.
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