Vaaltyn
Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Vaaltyn
Vaaltyn provides primary school education as a public school in Potgietersrus, Limpopo. The school is administered under the Mogalakwena education district. In 2025, the school reported 565 learners and 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vaaltyn is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Vaaltyn 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
Vaaltyn 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, Vaaltyn reported a total enrollment of 565 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Vaaltyn is situated in Potgietersrus (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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Potgietersrus; Railway Station; Moshate Village;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 238; Mahwelereng.
Curriculum & Academics
Vaaltyn is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vaaltyn was historically administered under the Lebowa 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 Vaaltyn 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
Potgietersrus; Railway Station; Moshate Village;
Potgietersrus, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 238; Mahwelereng
Phone
+27 15 485 0229Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921121525
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.