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Heidelberg Public School

Public primary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Heidelberg Public School is a public primary school in Heidelberg. The school's roll stands at roughly 931 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Heidelberg Public School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Heidelberg, Heidelberg Public School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

931
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Heidelberg Public School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Heidelberg Public School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Heidelberg Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heidelberg Public School, 2,125 compared with 931, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Heidelberg Public School's 931, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Heidelberg Public School's 931, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Heidelberg Public School, 1,659 compared with 931, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heidelberg Public School, 1,611 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg Public School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heidelberg Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

And within Heidelberg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ratanda Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Heidelberg Public School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg Public School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heidelberg Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Heidelberg Public School, at 1,203 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg Public School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heidelberg Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sithokomele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Heidelberg Public School, at 1,194 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is a similar size to Heidelberg Public School, with 1,162 learners against 931, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School is a similar size to Heidelberg Public School, with 1,154 learners against 931, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Heidelberg Public School for 2027

Heidelberg Public School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
22, Gemsbok, Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
37 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone
016 349 1201
EMIS number
700340158

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heidelberg Public School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Heidelberg Public School directly, on 016 349 1201, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heidelberg Public School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Heidelberg Public School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Heidelberg Public School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Heidelberg besides Heidelberg Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Heidelberg Public School?
Heidelberg Public School reported 931 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Heidelberg Public School?
Yes, Heidelberg Public School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Heidelberg Public School a public or private school?
Heidelberg Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heidelberg Public School?
You can call 016 349 1201. It is located at 22, Gemsbok, Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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