Potgietersrus Comprehensive
Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Potgietersrus Comprehensive
Operating as a public institution, Potgietersrus Comprehensive is a primary school located in Mokopane within Limpopo. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1272 learners taught by 33 educators, achieving a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Potgietersrus Comprehensive is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Potgietersrus Comprehensive 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
Potgietersrus Comprehensive 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, Potgietersrus Comprehensive reported a total enrollment of 1,272 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Potgietersrus Comprehensive is situated in Mokopane (Mokopane), 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: Potgieter Street. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1037; Potgieterus.
Curriculum & Academics
Potgietersrus Comprehensive is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Potgietersrus Comprehensive was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 Potgietersrus Comprehensive 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
Potgieter Street
Mokopane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1037; Potgieterus
Phone
+27 82 874 0036Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906123011
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.