At a glance
- Type
- Public primary
- Fees
- Fee-paying
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026
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What does Laerskool Voortrekker-Eeufees say about itself?
About Us Laerskool Voortrekker Eeufees is an established public primary school situated at 538 President Steyn Street, Pretoria North. Our school is committed to creating a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where every learner has the opportunity to grow, learn and reach their full potential. We believe that education extends far beyond academic development. By promoting strong values, respect, responsibility and cooperation, we strive to equip our learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for the future. At Laerskool Voortrekker Eeufees, our staff, learners and parents work together to build a strong school community where every child feels valued and encouraged to do their very best. Our school is a place where we learn together, grow together and build a better future together.
- Founded
- 1938
- Grades offered
- Grade R – Grade 7
- Typical class size (as stated by the school)
- 49
- Principal
- Mr. Deon Labuschagne
Grade 1 and 8 admissions for 2027 closed on 4 September 2026. Late applications: Gauteng admissions portal · Provincial default, check the school
What kind of school is Laerskool Voortrekker-Eeufees?
Laerskool Voortrekker-Eeufees is a public primary school in Pretoria North, within the Tshwane West education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,497 enrolled learners and 52 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.
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.
The school falls within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. Among 429 Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng, it has a learner-educator ratio close to the median for similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.
The school is at 538 President Steyn Street, Pretoria North, Pretoria, and can be reached on 012 546 6541.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
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What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Laerskool Voortrekker-Eeufees?
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 46% of similar schools
(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)
More about this school Insights, matric results, how it compares, data notes
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.
Large school
This school has 1,497 enrolled learners.
Contact
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What other schools are near Laerskool Voortrekker-Eeufees?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity: these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other public primary schools in Gauteng with Quintile 5.
Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Laerskool Voortrekker-Eeufees. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.
Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some details on this page (each marked “Provided by the school”) were supplied by the school and are not independently verified by SchoolSeek. The official statistics above (learner and educator numbers, quintile, learner-educator ratio, and matric results) are unchanged and come from DBE EMIS Q3 2025 and NSC School Performance Report 2025.
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