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Laerskool Simon Bekker

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700230995

Pretoria Wes, TSHWANE SOUTH, Gauteng

1,162
Learners
23:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Laerskool Simon Bekker?

Laerskool Simon Bekker is a public primary school in Pretoria Wes, within the TSHWANE SOUTH education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,162 enrolled learners and 50 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. 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 Laerskool Simon Bekker?

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 76%

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Laerskool Simon Bekker?

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

Elmar Independent School
CombinedIndependent
860 learners 46 educators 19:1
Lower L:E ratio than 27%
Pretoria West · 0.3km away
Burgher Right Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,412 learners 47 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 36%
Pretoria · 0.6km away
Pretoria Central High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,177 learners 50 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 53%
Pretoria · 0.8km away
Queens Private School
CombinedIndependent
700 learners 33 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 20%
Pretoria · 1km away
Abc Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
151 learners 10 educators 15:1
Lower L:E ratio than 38%
Pretoria West · 1km away

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485, SOUTTER, PRETORIA WES, PRETORIA WES, PRETORIA

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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.