Laerskool Putfontein

Laerskool Putfontein is a public primary school in Putfontein, Benoni, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 202 learners and 45 educators, about 26.7 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 202
Educators (2025)	45
Learners per educator	26.7 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700310540

Address and location

Street address	1, Cnr Kerk & Durandt Road, Putfontein, Putfontein, Benoni
Postal address	8050 Putfontein 1513
Suburb / area	Putfontein
Town	Benoni
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Ekurhuleni North
Circuit	3
Municipality	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79700096
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.