Hoerskool Piet Potgieter
Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Hoerskool Piet Potgieter
Situated in Mokopane, Limpopo, Hoerskool Piet Potgieter is a public secondary school overseen by the Mogalakwena education district. The school recorded 935 learners and 46 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoerskool Piet Potgieter is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hoerskool Piet Potgieter is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Hoerskool Piet Potgieter 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, Hoerskool Piet Potgieter reported a total enrollment of 935 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoerskool Piet Potgieter is situated in Mokopane (Potgietersrus), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: H/v Voortrekkerweg; Geyserstraat; Potgietersrus;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X2478; Portgietersrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoerskool Piet Potgieter is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoerskool Piet Potgieter 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 Hoerskool Piet Potgieter 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
H/v Voortrekkerweg; Geyserstraat; Potgietersrus;
Mokopane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X2478; Portgietersrus
Phone
+27 15 491 3201Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906120331
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.