Laerskool Elsburg
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Laerskool Elsburg
Laerskool Elsburg provides primary school education as a public school in Germiston, Gauteng. The school is administered under the Ekurhuleni South education district. In 2025, the school reported 2075 learners and 74 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Elsburg 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 Elsburg 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 Elsburg 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 Elsburg reported a total enrollment of 2,075 learners with a teaching staff of 74 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Laerskool Elsburg is situated in Germiston (Elsburg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 00, Brugstreet, Elsburg, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: Post Box 2009 Elsburg 1407.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Elsburg is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Elsburg 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 Elsburg 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
00, Brugstreet, Elsburg, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
Post Box 2009 Elsburg 1407
Phone
+27 11 827 5612Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700160911
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.