Laerskool Vaalrivier
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Laerskool Vaalrivier
Registered under EMIS 700320168, Laerskool Vaalrivier serves as a public primary school in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. The 2025 academic year saw 487 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Vaalrivier is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Vaalrivier 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 Vaalrivier 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 Vaalrivier reported a total enrollment of 487 learners with a teaching staff of 21 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 Vaalrivier is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 85, Nanescol, Lochvaal, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 110 Vanderbijlpark 1900.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Vaalrivier is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Vaalrivier 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 Vaalrivier 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
85, Nanescol, Lochvaal, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 110 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Phone
+27 16 987 2610Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700320168
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.