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Heidelberg Public School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700340158

Heidelberg, SEDIBENG EAST, Gauteng

931
Learners
30:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Heidelberg Public School?

Heidelberg Public School is a public primary school in Heidelberg, within the SEDIBENG EAST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 931 enrolled learners and 31 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Heidelberg Public School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 36%

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Heidelberg Public School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Life Ministries Christian School
CombinedIndependent
89 learners 15 educators 6:1
Lower L:E ratio than 91%
Jordaanpark · 0.9km away
Laer Volkskool Heidelberg
PrimaryPublicQ5
908 learners 41 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 80%
Heidelberg · 1.5km away
Shalimar Ridge Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,081 learners 31 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 12%
Shalimar Ridge · 1.7km away
Heidelberg Academy High
CombinedIndependent
161 learners 14 educators 12:1
Lower L:E ratio than 62%
Heidelberg · 1.7km away
Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg
SecondaryPublicQ5
920 learners 54 educators 17:1
Lower L:E ratio than 89%
Heidelberg · 2.3km away

Which schools are similar to Heidelberg Public School?

Primary schools in Heidelberg with a similar quintile (Q5).

Laer Volkskool Heidelberg
PrimaryPublicQ5
908 learners 41 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 80%
Heidelberg
Laerskool A.G.Visser
PrimaryPublicQ5
489 learners 25 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 89%
Heidelberg

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

22, GEMSBOK, JORDAAN PARK, HEIDELBERG, HEIDELBERG

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.