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Laerskool Theo Wassenaar

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700120758

Johannesburg, JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL, Gauteng

1,087
Learners
27:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Laerskool Theo Wassenaar?

Laerskool Theo Wassenaar is a public primary school in Johannesburg, within the JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,087 enrolled learners and 41 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. 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 Theo Wassenaar?

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 60%

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Laerskool Theo Wassenaar?

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

Mathesis College
CombinedIndependent
80 learners 8 educators 10:1
Lower L:E ratio than 70%
Johannesburg · 0.2km away
Winchester Ridge Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,137 learners 45 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 67%
Johannesburg · 0.5km away
Robertsham Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,143 learners 36 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 26%
Robertsham · 0.9km away
Rising Sun Montessori School
PrimaryIndependent
7 learners 1 educators 7:1
Lower L:E ratio than 85%
Winchester Hills · 0.9km away
Alhuda Academy
CombinedIndependent
261 learners 22 educators 12:1
Lower L:E ratio than 59%
Robertsham · 1km away

Which schools are similar to Laerskool Theo Wassenaar?

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

Progress Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
911 learners 29 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 27%
Johannesburg
Itemogele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,595 learners 43 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 6%
Johannesburg
Khuthala Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
749 learners 25 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 36%
Johannesburg
Tholimfundo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
897 learners 26 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 13%
Johannesburg
Turffontein Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,441 learners 38 educators 38:1
Lower L:E ratio than 4%
Johannesburg

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2, BENJAMIN STREET, ROBERTSHAM, , JOHANNESBURG

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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.