Shalimar Ridge Primary School
Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East
About Shalimar Ridge Primary School
In the urban area of Heidelberg, Gauteng, Shalimar Ridge Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Sedibeng East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1081 learners with a teaching staff of 31, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Shalimar Ridge Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Shalimar Ridge Primary School 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
Shalimar Ridge Primary School 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, Shalimar Ridge Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,081 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Shalimar Ridge Primary School is situated in Heidelberg (Shalimar Ridge), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng East education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Lesedi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, Kismet Street, Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 179 Heidelberg 1438.
Curriculum & Academics
Shalimar Ridge Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shalimar Ridge Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Shalimar Ridge Primary School 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, Kismet Street, Shalimar Ridge, Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 179 Heidelberg 1438
Phone
+27 16 100 5302Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700340059
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.