Laerskool Venterspos
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Laerskool Venterspos
Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Laerskool Venterspos is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Gauteng West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1620 learners with a teaching staff of 53, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower 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 Venterspos is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Venterspos 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 Venterspos 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 Venterspos reported a total enrollment of 1,620 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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 Venterspos is situated in Johannesburg (Westonaria), 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 Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, Skool Straat, Venterspost, Westonaria, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2022 Westonaria 1782.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Venterspos is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Venterspos 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 Venterspos 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, Skool Straat, Venterspost, Westonaria, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 2022 Westonaria 1782
Phone
+27 10 110 0843Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700270389
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.