Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

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

908

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, 2,125 compared with 908, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School's 908, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School's 908, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, 1,659 compared with 908, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, 1,611 compared with 908; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

Ratanda Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School's 908; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, at 1,203 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sithokomele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, at 1,194 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is a similar size to Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, with 1,162 learners against 908, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Ratanda Primary School is a similar size to Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, with 1,154 learners against 908, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School for 2027

Because Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 15, Voortrekkerstraat, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal: P.o. Box 84 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone: 016 341 6216
Website: laervolkskool.co.za
Email: volkies@laervolkskool.co.za
EMIS number: 700340257

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School directly, on 016 341 6216, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School the best school in Heidelberg?

No matric pass rate is on record for Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School?

Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School reported 908 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School?

Yes, Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School a public or private school?

Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School?

You can call 016 341 6216. It is located at 15, Voortrekkerstraat, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.

Sedibeng East district

Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, 2,125 compared with 908, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School's 908, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School's 908, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, 1,659 compared with 908, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, 1,611 compared with 908; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

Ratanda Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School's 908; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, at 1,203 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sithokomele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, at 1,194 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is a similar size to Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, with 1,162 learners against 908, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Ratanda Primary School is a similar size to Laer Volkskool Heidelberg Primary School, with 1,154 learners against 908, and charges fees under quintile Q2.