Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool
Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool reported a total enrollment of 400 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool is situated in Springs (Springs), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 26, East Geduld Road, Petersfield, Springs. For postal correspondence, use: X33 Springs 1560.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a neurally disabled: epilepsy curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dr. W.k. Du Plessis-skool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
26, East Geduld Road, Petersfield, Springs
Springs, Gauteng
Postal
X33 Springs 1560
Phone
+27 11 811 2980Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700350058
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.