Laerskool Rietfontein-noord

Pretoria, Gauteng ยท Tshwane North

Public Primary School Q5

About Laerskool Rietfontein-noord

As a public primary school, Laerskool Rietfontein-noord provides education to learners in Pretoria, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Tshwane North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 928 learners were enrolled, taught by 32 educators at a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Laerskool Rietfontein-noord 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 Rietfontein-noord 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 Rietfontein-noord 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 Rietfontein-noord reported a total enrollment of 928 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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 Rietfontein-noord is situated in Pretoria (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane North education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 932, Meyer Street, Rietfontein, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Laerskool Rietfontein-noord is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Laerskool Rietfontein-noord 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 Rietfontein-noord 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

932, Meyer Street, Rietfontein, Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 928
Educators 32

Learner:Educator Ratio

29:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictTshwane North

EMIS Number

700220368

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.