Laerskool D F Malherbe
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Laerskool D F Malherbe
Situated in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Laerskool D F Malherbe is a public primary school overseen by the Sedibeng West education district. The school recorded 940 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool D F Malherbe is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool D F Malherbe 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
Laerskool D F Malherbe 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, Laerskool D F Malherbe reported a total enrollment of 940 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Laerskool D F Malherbe is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, H/v Sullivan En Dvorak, Sw-5, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 12035 Lumier 1905.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool D F Malherbe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool D F Malherbe 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 Laerskool D F Malherbe 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
1, H/v Sullivan En Dvorak, Sw-5, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
Posbus 12035 Lumier 1905
Phone
+27 16 932 2146Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700330324
Department of Basic Education
Related Schools
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.