Waterberg
Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Waterberg
Waterberg is classified as a public secondary school serving the Mokopane area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mogalakwena education district. For the 2025 academic year, 815 learners were enrolled, taught by 26 educators at a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Waterberg is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Waterberg 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
Waterberg 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, Waterberg reported a total enrollment of 815 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Waterberg 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: Vredenburg Street 137; Potgitersrus;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X2474; Potgietersrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Waterberg is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Waterberg 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 Waterberg 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
Vredenburg Street 137; Potgitersrus;
Mokopane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X2474; Potgietersrus
Phone
+27 15 491 2225Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906121549
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.