Laerskool Potgietersrus
Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Laerskool Potgietersrus
Located in Potgietersrus within Limpopo, Laerskool Potgietersrus is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mogalakwena education district. In 2025, the school reported 1224 learners and 42 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus reported a total enrollment of 1,224 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Laerskool Potgietersrus is situated in Potgietersrus (Potgietersrus), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Geyser Street; Potgietersrus;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 142; Potgietersrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Potgietersrus is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Potgietersrus 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
Geyser Street; Potgietersrus;
Potgietersrus, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 142; Potgietersrus
Phone
+27 15 491 2107Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906120539
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.