Laerskool Werda
Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Laerskool Werda
As a public school, Laerskool Werda provides primary school education to learners in Springs, Gauteng. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1467 learners taught by 53 educators, achieving a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Werda is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Werda 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 Werda 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 Werda reported a total enrollment of 1,467 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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 Werda is situated in Springs (Springs), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 3 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: 999, C/o Witweg & Collieryweg, Lodeyko, Springs. For postal correspondence, use: 318 Springs 1560.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Werda is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Werda 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 Werda 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
999, C/o Witweg & Collieryweg, Lodeyko, Springs
Springs, Gauteng
Postal
318 Springs 1560
Phone
+27 11 812 2268Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700350348
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.