Laerskool Jj Van Der Merwe
Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Laerskool Jj Van Der Merwe
Situated in an not specified part of Ermelo, Mpumalanga, Laerskool Jj Van Der Merwe functions as a public primary school within the Gert Sibande education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1229 learners with a teaching staff of 53, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Laerskool Jj Van Der Merwe 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 Jj Van Der Merwe 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 Jj Van Der Merwe 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Jj Van Der Merwe reported a total enrollment of 1,229 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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 Jj Van Der Merwe is situated in Ermelo (Ermelo), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Private Bag X, Ermelo, 2350. For postal correspondence, use: Hubbard 22 Ermelo 2351.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Jj Van Der Merwe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Jj Van Der Merwe 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
Private Bag X, Ermelo, 2350
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Postal
Hubbard 22 Ermelo 2351
Phone
+27 17 811 5954Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800009225
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.