Laerskool Gerdau
Gerdau, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Laerskool Gerdau
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Gerdau is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Gerdau 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 Gerdau 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 Gerdau reported a total enrollment of 38 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, 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 Gerdau is situated in Gerdau (Gerdau), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Ditsobotla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Gerdau Laerskool, Gerdau, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 126, Gerdau, Lichtenburg, 2729.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Gerdau is classified as an ordinary school school offering a pre-primary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Gerdau was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Gerdau 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
Gerdau Laerskool, Gerdau, 2747
Gerdau, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 126, Gerdau, Lichtenburg, 2729
Phone
+27 18 673 0513Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100434
Department of Basic Education
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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.