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Primary School Gerrit Maritz

Public primary school · Westonaria, Westonaria, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Primary School Gerrit Maritz is a public primary school in Westonaria. It currently teaches around 1,431 learners.

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Located in Westonaria, Primary School Gerrit Maritz is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,431
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Gerrit Maritz 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 Gerrit Maritz specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Primary School Gerrit Maritz.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Gerrit Maritz, 2,239 compared with 1,431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gerrit Maritz; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gerrit Maritz doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Gerrit Maritz, with 2,000 learners against 1,431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gerrit Maritz; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gerrit Maritz doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Gerrit Maritz, at 1,996 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Primary School Gerrit Maritz, with 1,986 learners against 1,431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gerrit Maritz; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gerrit Maritz doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Gerrit Maritz, at 1,928 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gerrit Maritz doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Westonaria

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

  • Kgothalang Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Gerrit Maritz, with 1,795 learners against 1,431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gerrit Maritz; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gerrit Maritz doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Glenharvie is a similar size to Primary School Gerrit Maritz, with 1,785 learners against 1,431; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gerrit Maritz doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Westonaria is a similar size to Primary School Gerrit Maritz, with 1,518 learners against 1,431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gerrit Maritz; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gerrit Maritz doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Izanokhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Gerrit Maritz, with 1,464 learners against 1,431, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Isiqalo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Gerrit Maritz, at 1,301 learners, 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 Gerrit Maritz for 2027

Primary School Gerrit Maritz 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
1, C/O Gerrit Maritz & Christiaan Beyers Streets, Westonaria, Westonaria, Westonaria
Postal
Po Box 490 Westonaria 1780
Telephone
011 753 1817
Website
laerskoolgerritmaritz.wordpress.com
Email
skool@lsgm.co.za
EMIS number
700270298

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Gerrit Maritz?
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 Gerrit Maritz directly, on 011 753 1817, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Gerrit Maritz?
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 Gerrit Maritz the best school in Westonaria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Gerrit Maritz 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 Westonaria besides Primary School Gerrit Maritz?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Westonaria, including Kgothalang Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Gerrit Maritz?
Primary School Gerrit Maritz reported 1,431 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Gerrit Maritz?
Yes, Primary School Gerrit Maritz 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 Gerrit Maritz a public or private school?
Primary School Gerrit Maritz is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Gerrit Maritz?
You can call 011 753 1817. It is located at 1, C/O Gerrit Maritz & Christiaan Beyers Streets, Westonaria, Westonaria, Westonaria.
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