Potgietersrus
Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Potgietersrus
Potgietersrus (EMIS 906121303) serves the Potgietersrus community as a public primary school in Limpopo. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1199 learners taught by 32 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Potgietersrus is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
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
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, Potgietersrus reported a total enrollment of 1,199 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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 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: Tylor Street; Akasia; Potgietersrus;601. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 300; Potgietersrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Potgietersrus is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Potgietersrus was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 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
Tylor Street; Akasia; Potgietersrus;601
Potgietersrus, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 300; Potgietersrus
Phone
+27 15 491 2310Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906121303
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.