Hector Peterson Primary School
Nylstroom, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Hector Peterson Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hector Peterson Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Hector Peterson Primary School 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
Hector Peterson Primary School 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, Hector Peterson Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,519 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hector Peterson Primary School is situated in Nylstroom (Nylstroom), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Modimolle local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 5312 Ramahlodi Street, Phagameng, Modimolle, 0510. For postal correspondence, use: Box 3486, Modimolle. 0510.
Curriculum & Academics
Hector Peterson Primary School 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 Hector Peterson Primary School 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
5312 Ramahlodi Street, Phagameng, Modimolle, 0510
Nylstroom, Limpopo
Postal
Box 3486, Modimolle. 0510
Phone
+27 14 940 1305Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
991104201
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.