Pietersburg Laerskool
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Pietersburg Laerskool
As a public primary school, Pietersburg Laerskool provides education to learners in Polokwane, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Capricorn South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 935 learners were enrolled, taught by 39 educators at a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pietersburg Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Pietersburg Laerskool 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
Pietersburg Laerskool 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, Pietersburg Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 935 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Pietersburg Laerskool is situated in Polokwane (Polokwane), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Voortreker St 52; Pietersburg;. For postal correspondence, use: Voortrekker Straat 52; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Pietersburg Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pietersburg Laerskool 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 Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pietersburg Laerskool 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
Voortreker St 52; Pietersburg;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
Voortrekker Straat 52; Pietersburg
Phone
+27 15 295 9062Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
904220446
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.