Laerskool Oosterlijn
Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Laerskool Oosterlijn
As a public school, Laerskool Oosterlijn provides primary school education to learners in Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Nkangala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 164 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 16:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Oosterlijn is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Oosterlijn 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 Oosterlijn 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 Oosterlijn reported a total enrollment of 164 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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 Oosterlijn is situated in Waterval Boven (Waterval Boven), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emakhazeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Corner Of 5 Th Street And 6th Avenue, Waterval Boven, 1195. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 01 Waterval Boven 1195.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Oosterlijn 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 Oosterlijn 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
Corner Of 5 Th Street And 6th Avenue, Waterval Boven, 1195
Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 01 Waterval Boven 1195
Phone
+27 13 257 0021Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800009522
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.