St John The Baptist Catholic School
Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West
About St John The Baptist Catholic School
St John The Baptist Catholic School is classified as a independent primary school serving the Roodepoort area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 225 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 19:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St John The Baptist Catholic 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
St John The Baptist Catholic School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St John The Baptist Catholic School reported a total enrollment of 225 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
St John The Baptist Catholic School is situated in Roodepoort (Roodepoort), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg West education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 11, Amelia Street, Roodepoort. For postal correspondence, use: 878 Roodepoort 1725.
Curriculum & Academics
St John The Baptist Catholic School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St John The Baptist Catholic School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St John The Baptist Catholic 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
11, Amelia Street, Roodepoort
Roodepoort, Gauteng
Postal
878 Roodepoort 1725
Phone
+27 11 763 1050Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400338
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.