Laerskool Gerrit Maritz

Westonaria, Gauteng · Gauteng West

Public Combined School Q5

About Laerskool Gerrit Maritz

Laerskool Gerrit Maritz functions as a public combined school in Westonaria, Gauteng, falling within the Gauteng West education district. The school recorded 1431 learners and 43 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Laerskool Gerrit Maritz 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 Gerrit Maritz 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 Gerrit Maritz 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 Gerrit Maritz reported a total enrollment of 1,431 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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 Gerrit Maritz is situated in Westonaria (Westonaria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 1, C/o Gerrit Maritz & Christiaan Beyers Streets, Westonaria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 490 Westonaria 1780.

Curriculum & Academics

Laerskool Gerrit Maritz is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Laerskool Gerrit Maritz 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 Gerrit Maritz 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

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Address

1, C/o Gerrit Maritz & Christiaan Beyers Streets, Westonaria

Westonaria, Gauteng

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Postal

P.o. Box 490 Westonaria 1780

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,431
Educators 43

Learner:Educator Ratio

33:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictGauteng West

EMIS Number

700270298

Department of Basic Education

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.