Laerskool Messina
Musina, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Laerskool Messina
Operating as a public institution, Laerskool Messina is a primary school located in Musina within Limpopo. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 579 learners taught by 30 educators, achieving a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Messina is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool Messina 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
Laerskool Messina 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, Laerskool Messina reported a total enrollment of 579 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Laerskool Messina is situated in Musina (Musina), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Musina local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Dreyer Straat 2; Messina;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X607; Messina.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Messina is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Messina was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Laerskool Messina 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
Dreyer Straat 2; Messina;
Musina, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X607; Messina
Phone
+27 15 534 0122Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
902331810
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.