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Primary School Generaal De La Rey

Public primary school · Delarey, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Primary School Generaal De La Rey is a public primary school in Delarey, Roodepoort. The school's roll stands at roughly 857 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Primary School Generaal De La Rey, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Delarey, Roodepoort, Primary School Generaal De La Rey is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

857
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Generaal De La Rey 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 Primary School Generaal De La Rey specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Primary School Generaal De La Rey.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Primary School Generaal De La Rey's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal De La Rey; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal De La Rey doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Primary School Generaal De La Rey's 857, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Primary School Generaal De La Rey's 857, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Generaal De La Rey, 1,861 compared with 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal De La Rey; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal De La Rey doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Primary School Generaal De La Rey's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal De La Rey; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal De La Rey doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Primary School Generaal De La Rey's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal De La Rey; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal De La Rey doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Primary School Generaal De La Rey's 857, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Generaal De La Rey, 1,663 compared with 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal De La Rey; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal De La Rey doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Generaal De La Rey, 1,626 compared with 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal De La Rey; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal De La Rey doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Generaal De La Rey, 1,545 compared with 857, 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 Primary School Generaal De La Rey for 2027

Because Primary School Generaal De La Rey 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
678, Cnr Mollie And Twelve Street, Delarey, Delarey, Roodepoort
Postal
58035 Newville 2114
Telephone
011 673 1259
Website
laerskooldelarey.co.za
Email
joubertmaruschka43@gmail.com
EMIS number
700250670

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Generaal De La Rey?
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 Primary School Generaal De La Rey directly, on 011 673 1259, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Generaal De La Rey?
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 Primary School Generaal De La Rey the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Generaal De La Rey 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 Roodepoort besides Primary School Generaal De La Rey?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Generaal De La Rey?
Primary School Generaal De La Rey reported 857 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Primary School Generaal De La Rey?
Yes, Primary School Generaal De La Rey 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 Primary School Generaal De La Rey a public or private school?
Primary School Generaal De La Rey is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Generaal De La Rey?
You can call 011 673 1259. It is located at 678, Cnr Mollie And Twelve Street, Delarey, Delarey, Roodepoort.
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