Laerskool Voorwaarts
Meyerton, Gauteng · Sedibeng East
About Laerskool Voorwaarts
Laerskool Voorwaarts provides primary school education as a public school in Meyerton, Gauteng. The school is administered under the Sedibeng East education district. In 2025, the school reported 669 learners and 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Voorwaarts 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 Voorwaarts 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 Voorwaarts 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 Voorwaarts reported a total enrollment of 669 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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 Voorwaarts is situated in Meyerton, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng East education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Midvaal Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 288, Jan Neethling Str, Chrissiefontein, Meyerton. For postal correspondence, use: Postnet Suite 36 P/bag X1003, Meyerton 1960.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Voorwaarts is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Voorwaarts 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 Voorwaarts 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
288, Jan Neethling Str, Chrissiefontein, Meyerton
Meyerton, Gauteng
Postal
Postnet Suite 36 P/bag X1003, Meyerton 1960
Phone
+27 16 364 1221Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700330472
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.