Laerskool Ottosdal
Ottosdal, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Laerskool Ottosdal
With EMIS number 600101586, Laerskool Ottosdal is a public primary school located in Ottosdal, North West, operating within the Ngaka Modiri Molema district. The 2025 academic year saw 128 enrolled learners instructed by 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Ottosdal is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Ottosdal 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 Ottosdal 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 Ottosdal reported a total enrollment of 128 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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 Ottosdal is situated in Ottosdal, within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Tswaing Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Ottostraat 8, Ottosdal, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 276, Ottosdal, 2610.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Ottosdal is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Ottosdal was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Ottosdal 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
Ottostraat 8, Ottosdal, 2747
Ottosdal, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 276, Ottosdal, 2610
Phone
+27 18 571 0563Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101586
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.