Laerskool Oosterkruin
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Laerskool Oosterkruin
Laerskool Oosterkruin (EMIS: 700160986) is a public primary school situated in Germiston, Gauteng and managed by the Ekurhuleni North education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1060 enrolled learners instructed by 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Oosterkruin 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 Oosterkruin 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 Oosterkruin 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 Oosterkruin reported a total enrollment of 1,060 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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 Oosterkruin is situated in Germiston (Germiston), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 1 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: 1, Bataviastreet, Gerdview, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3016 Symridge 1420.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Oosterkruin is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Oosterkruin 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 Oosterkruin 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, Bataviastreet, Gerdview, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 3016 Symridge 1420
Phone
+27 11 828 2748Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700160986
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.