Welridge Academy
Weltevredenpark, Johannesburg West, Gauteng
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. 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
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.
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)
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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What other schools are near Welridge Academy?
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 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 primary schools in Gauteng (independent).
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Welridge Academy.
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. 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.