Laersdrift Laerskool
Middelburg, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Laersdrift Laerskool
As a public combined school, Laersdrift Laerskool provides education to learners in Middelburg, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 608 learners were enrolled, taught by 32 educators at a ratio of 19:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laersdrift Laerskool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Laersdrift Laerskool 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
Laersdrift Laerskool 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, Laersdrift Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 608 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Laersdrift Laerskool is situated in Middelburg, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Greater Sekhukhune, under the Elias Motsoaledi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1 Main Street. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16.
Curriculum & Academics
Laersdrift Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laersdrift Laerskool 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996606524
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.