Eersterust Secondary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Eersterust Secondary School
Situated in an urban part of Pretoria, Gauteng, Eersterust Secondary School functions as a public secondary school within the Tshwane South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 928 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Eersterust Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Eersterust Secondary 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
Eersterust Secondary 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 maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Eersterust Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 928 learners with a teaching staff of 30 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
Eersterust Secondary School is situated in Pretoria, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 262, January Avenue, Eersterust, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: 41001 Eersterust 0022.
Curriculum & Academics
Eersterust Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Eersterust Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 Eersterust Secondary 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
262, January Avenue, Eersterust, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
41001 Eersterust 0022
Phone
+27 12 806 2174Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700220020
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.