At a glance
- Type
- Independent primary
- Fees
- Independent, sets own fees
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026
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What does Welridge Academy say about itself?
Founded by Andries and Veronica Nel, Welridge Academy is a registered private educational institution with the Gauteng Department of Education. Located in Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, we serve students from Pre-School (age 1) through Grade 7, providing a nurturing environment where excellence meets individualised learning. Small class sizes ensure personalised attention Comprehensive curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 7 Focus on academic, social, and emotional development
- Founded
- 2008
- Grades offered
- Grade RR – Grade 7
- Typical class size (as stated by the school)
- 24
- School hours
- 07:00 - 17:30
What does Welridge Academy cost?
Fees may change: always confirm with the school directly. Q1–Q3 public schools are no-fee schools by national policy.
What kind of school is Welridge Academy?
Welridge Academy is an independent primary school in Weltevredenpark, within the Johannesburg West education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a small school with 158 enrolled learners and 19 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1.
The school falls within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. Among 314 Independent Primary schools in Gauteng, it has fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.
The school is at 15 Cockspur Road, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, and can be reached on 076 260 4238.
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 Welridge Academy?
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 79% of similar schools
(Independent Primary schools in Gauteng)
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What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
Small school
This school has 158 enrolled learners.
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What other schools are near Welridge Academy?
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Fewer learners per educator than 91% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 64% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other independent primary schools in Gauteng.
Grouped by sector, phase and province. Independent schools are fee-funded rather than quintile-funded, so they are not compared against public schools. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.
Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 56% 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
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