Laerskool Oranje-noord
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Laerskool Oranje-noord
A public institution, Laerskool Oranje-noord functions as a primary school located in Upington, Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1169 learners were enrolled, taught by 50 educators at a ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Oranje-noord 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 Oranje-noord 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 Oranje-noord 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Oranje-noord reported a total enrollment of 1,169 learners with a teaching staff of 50 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 Oranje-noord is situated in Upington, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 109 Schroder Street Upington, 8800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 393 Upington 8800.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Oranje-noord is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Oranje-noord 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 Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Oranje-noord 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
109 Schroder Street Upington, 8800
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 393 Upington 8800
Phone
+27 54 332 3776Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300041210
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.