Waterford Academy
Soekmekaar, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Waterford Academy
Located in Soekmekaar within Limpopo, Waterford Academy is a independent primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 284 learners and 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Waterford Academy 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
Waterford Academy 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, Waterford Academy reported a total enrollment of 284 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Waterford Academy is situated in Soekmekaar (Mamaila), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand No B09, Soekmekaar. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1303.
Curriculum & Academics
Waterford Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Waterford Academy 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
Stand No B09, Soekmekaar
Soekmekaar, Limpopo
Postal
Private Bag X1303
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
995502303
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.