Goudwesskool
Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Goudwesskool
Based in Carletonville, Gauteng, Goudwesskool is a public combined school located in an urban setting under the Gauteng West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 472 learners with a teaching staff of 36, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Goudwesskool 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
Goudwesskool operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Goudwesskool reported a total enrollment of 472 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Goudwesskool is situated in Carletonville (Carletonville), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Merafong City Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 41, Pepanistreet, Carletonville. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2037 Carletonville 2500.
Curriculum & Academics
Goudwesskool is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a mild mental disability curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Goudwesskool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white 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 Goudwesskool 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
41, Pepanistreet, Carletonville
Carletonville, Gauteng
Postal
Private Bag X2037 Carletonville 2500
Phone
+27 18 788 6669Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700270082
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.