Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School
Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East
About Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,162 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is situated in Heidelberg (Ratanda), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng East education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Lesedi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3849, Bambisa Drive, Ratanda Ext 23, Ratanda, Heidelberg. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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
3849, Bambisa Drive, Ratanda Ext 23, Ratanda, Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Gauteng
Phone
+27 16 492 0705Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400795
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.