Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron
Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron
Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron is classified as a public primary school serving the Carletonville area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gauteng West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1421 learners were enrolled, taught by 49 educators at a ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron 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
Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron reported a total enrollment of 1,421 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron is situated in Carletonville (Carletonville), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Merafong City Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2, Cnr. Edenite And Lignite Streets, Carletonville. For postal correspondence, use: X2033 Carletonville 2500.
Curriculum & Academics
Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron 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 Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron 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
2, Cnr. Edenite And Lignite Streets, Carletonville
Carletonville, Gauteng
Postal
X2033 Carletonville 2500
Phone
+27 18 788 2326Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700270058
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.