Laerskool Koornfontein

Blinkpan, Mpumalanga · Nkangala

Public Primary School Q3

About Laerskool Koornfontein

Serving the Blinkpan community in Mpumalanga, Laerskool Koornfontein operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Nkangala education district. In 2025, the school reported 288 learners and 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Laerskool Koornfontein is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Laerskool Koornfontein 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 Koornfontein operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Koornfontein reported a total enrollment of 288 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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 Koornfontein is situated in Blinkpan (Blinkpan), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Geen Pelican Boulevard, Blinkpan, 2250. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 25 Blinkpan Blinkpan 2250.

Curriculum & Academics

Laerskool Koornfontein is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Koornfontein 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

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Address

Geen Pelican Boulevard, Blinkpan, 2250

Blinkpan, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 25 Blinkpan Blinkpan 2250

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 288
Educators 14

Learner:Educator Ratio

21:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictNkangala

EMIS Number

800009324

Department of Basic Education

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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.