Laerskool Louis Trichardt
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Laerskool Louis Trichardt
Laerskool Louis Trichardt (EMIS: 905332493) is a public primary school situated in Makhado, Limpopo and managed by the Vhembe West education district. The 2025 academic year saw 972 enrolled learners instructed by 41 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt reported a total enrollment of 972 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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 Louis Trichardt is situated in Makhado (Makhado), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Erasmusstr 44; Louis Trichardt;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 58; Louis Trichardt.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Louis Trichardt is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt 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
Erasmusstr 44; Louis Trichardt;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 58; Louis Trichardt
Phone
+27 15 516 5151Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
905332493
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.