Laerskool Oos-driefontein
Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Laerskool Oos-driefontein
Laerskool Oos-driefontein (EMIS: 700270348) is a public primary school situated in Carletonville, Gauteng and managed by the Gauteng West education district. The 2025 academic year saw 706 enrolled learners instructed by 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Oos-driefontein 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 Oos-driefontein 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 Oos-driefontein 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 Oos-driefontein reported a total enrollment of 706 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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 Oos-driefontein is situated in Carletonville (Carletonville), 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 Merafong City Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 40, Oospark Drive, Oos-driefontein, Carletonville. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag Xx2028 East Driefontein 2507.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Oos-driefontein is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Oos-driefontein 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 Oos-driefontein 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
40, Oospark Drive, Oos-driefontein, Carletonville
Carletonville, Gauteng
Postal
Private Bag Xx2028 East Driefontein 2507
Phone
+27 18 781 1001Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700270348
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.