Boschdraai
Vaalwater, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Boschdraai
In the rural area of Vaalwater, Limpopo, Boschdraai operates as a public primary school within the Waterberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 237 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Boschdraai is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Boschdraai is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Boschdraai is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Boschdraai reported a total enrollment of 237 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Boschdraai is situated in Vaalwater (Vaalwater), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Modimolle local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Boschdraai Farm. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 301; Vaalwater.
Curriculum & Academics
Boschdraai is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Boschdraai was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Boschdraai are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Boschdraai Farm
Vaalwater, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 301; Vaalwater
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
907130079
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.