Mathesis College
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Public primary school
Laerskool Theo Wassenaar
Robertsham, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Laerskool Theo Wassenaar is a public primary school in Robertsham, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 087 learners and 41 educators, about 26.5 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) | 1 087 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700120758 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2, Benjamin Street, Robertsham, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 82530 Southdale 2135 |
| Suburb / area | Robertsham |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800055 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Laerskool Theo Wassenaar
Is Laerskool Theo Wassenaar a public or private school?
Laerskool Theo Wassenaar is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Theo Wassenaar 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 Theo Wassenaar?
1 087 learners and 41 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Theo Wassenaar?
Its EMIS number is 700120758.
Where is Laerskool Theo Wassenaar?
2, Benjamin Street, Robertsham, Johannesburg. It is in Robertsham, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 680 1522.
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