Laerskool President Pretorius
Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Laerskool President Pretorius
Situated in Potchefstroom, North West, Laerskool President Pretorius is a public primary school overseen by the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The school recorded 1084 learners and 47 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool President Pretorius is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool President Pretorius 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 President Pretorius 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 President Pretorius reported a total enrollment of 1,084 learners with a teaching staff of 47 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 President Pretorius is situated in Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Jb Marks Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 40 Peter Mokaba Street, Potchefstroom, 4747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X18, Potchefstroom, 2520.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool President Pretorius is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool President Pretorius was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool President Pretorius 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
40 Peter Mokaba Street, Potchefstroom, 4747
Potchefstroom, North West
Postal
Private Bag X18, Potchefstroom, 2520
Phone
+27 18 294 4237Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100946
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.