Laerskool Drakensig
Drakensig, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Laerskool Drakensig
Laerskool Drakensig (EMIS 903420147) serves the Drakensig community as a public primary school in Limpopo. The school falls under the Mopani West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 471 learners taught by 25 educators, achieving a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Drakensig is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Drakensig 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 Drakensig 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 Drakensig reported a total enrollment of 471 learners with a teaching staff of 25 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
Laerskool Drakensig is situated in Drakensig (Drakensig), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Maruleng local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Wielewaalstraat; Drakensig; Hoedspruit;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 698; Hoedspruit.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Drakensig is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Drakensig was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Drakensig 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
Wielewaalstraat; Drakensig; Hoedspruit;
Drakensig, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 698; Hoedspruit
Phone
+27 15 793 1266Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
903420147
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.