Laerskool Westgold Primary School
Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Laerskool Westgold Primary School
With EMIS number 700270256, Laerskool Westgold Primary School is a public primary school located in Randfontein, Gauteng, operating within the Gauteng West district. The 2025 academic year saw 1580 enrolled learners instructed by 51 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Westgold Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Westgold Primary School 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
Laerskool Westgold Primary School 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, Laerskool Westgold Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,580 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Laerskool Westgold Primary School is situated in Randfontein (Randfontein), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, Main Reef Road, Randfontein. For postal correspondence, use: X10 Randfontein 1760.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Westgold Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Westgold Primary School 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 Laerskool Westgold Primary School 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
1, Main Reef Road, Randfontein
Randfontein, Gauteng
Postal
X10 Randfontein 1760
Phone
+27 11 142 3108Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700270256
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.