Laerskool Burgersfort
Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Laerskool Burgersfort
In the rural area of Burgersfort, Limpopo, Laerskool Burgersfort operates as a public primary school within the Sekhukhune East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 791 learners with a teaching staff of 34, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Laerskool Burgersfort is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool Burgersfort 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
Laerskool Burgersfort 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, Laerskool Burgersfort reported a total enrollment of 791 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Laerskool Burgersfort is situated in Burgersfort (Burgersfort), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Greater Sekhukhune, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kerk Straat 1. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 4 Burgersfort, 1150.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Burgersfort is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Burgersfort was historically administered under the Transvaal Education Department(ted) 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 Laerskool Burgersfort 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
Kerk Straat 1
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Postal
Posbus 4 Burgersfort, 1150
Phone
+27 13 231 7609Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996602105
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.