Loula Fourie Primary
Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Loula Fourie Primary
A public institution, Loula Fourie Primary functions as a primary school located in Potchefstroom, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. For the 2025 academic year, 191 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Loula Fourie Primary is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Loula Fourie Primary is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Loula Fourie Primary 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, Loula Fourie Primary reported a total enrollment of 191 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Loula Fourie Primary is situated in Potchefstroom (Wilgeboom), 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: Left Hand Side Viljoenskroon Road, Wilgeboom, Potchefstroom, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 728, Potchefstroom, 2520.
Curriculum & Academics
Loula Fourie Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Loula Fourie Primary 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Loula Fourie Primary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Left Hand Side Viljoenskroon Road, Wilgeboom, Potchefstroom, 2747
Potchefstroom, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 728, Potchefstroom, 2520
Phone
+27 18 291 1079Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100935
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.