Shalimar Ridge Primary School

Shalimar Ridge Primary School is a public primary school in Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 081 learners and 31 educators, about 34.9 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)	1 081
Educators (2025)	31
Learners per educator	34.9 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700340059

Address and location

Street address	1, Kismet Street, Shalimar Ridge, Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg
Postal address	P. O Box 179 Heidelberg 1438
Suburb / area	Shalimar Ridge
Town	Heidelberg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Sedibeng East
Circuit	2
Municipality	Lesedi Local Municipality
Ward	74203008
Former department	House of Delegates(HOD)

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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.