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Heidelberg Public School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700340158

Heidelberg, Sedibeng East, Gauteng

931
Learners
30:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Heidelberg Public School?

Heidelberg Public School is a public primary school in Heidelberg, within the Sedibeng East education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 931 enrolled learners and 31 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Heidelberg Public School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

Contact

22, Gemsbok, Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Benoni35 km
Germiston35.6 km
Johannesburg CBD44.3 km
Kempton Park46 km
Rosebank49.6 km
Sandton52.3 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Heidelberg Public School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Life Ministries Christian School
CombinedIndependent
89 learners 15 educators 6:1

Fewer learners per educator than 91% of similar schools

Jordaanpark · 0.9km away
Laer Volkskool Heidelberg
PrimaryPublicQ5
908 learners 41 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Heidelberg · 1.5km away
Shalimar Ridge Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,081 learners 31 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Shalimar Ridge · 1.7km away
Heidelberg Academy High
CombinedIndependent
161 learners 14 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Heidelberg · 1.7km away
Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg
SecondaryPublicQ5
920 learners 54 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Heidelberg · 2.3km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Gauteng with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Heidelberg Public School.

Laer Volkskool Heidelberg
PrimaryPublicQ5
908 learners 41 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Heidelberg
Shalimar Ridge Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,081 learners 31 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Shalimar Ridge
Laerskool A.G.Visser
PrimaryPublicQ5
489 learners 25 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Heidelberg

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.