Public primary school

Laerskool Standerton

Standerton, Mpumalanga

Laerskool Standerton is a public primary school in Standerton, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 638 learners and 38 educators, about 16.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)638
Educators (2025)38
Learners per educator16.8 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 90% of 94 similar schools
EMIS number800009662

Address and location

Street address27 Paarl Street, Standerton, Standerton, 2430
Postal addressPo Box 196 Standerton 2430
TownStanderton
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtGert Sibande
MunicipalityLekwa Local Municipality
Ward10

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Laerskool Standerton

Is Laerskool Standerton a public or private school?

Laerskool Standerton is a public primary school.

Does Laerskool Standerton 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 Standerton?

638 learners and 38 educators (about 16.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 90% of 94 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Standerton?

Its EMIS number is 800009662.

Where is Laerskool Standerton?

27 Paarl Street, Standerton, Standerton, 2430. It is in Standerton, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 712 2345.

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Stanwest Combined School

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Azalea Combined School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.