Laerskool Hartswater
Hartswater, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Laerskool Hartswater
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Hartswater is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Hartswater 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 Hartswater 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Hartswater reported a total enrollment of 701 learners with a teaching staff of 32 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
Laerskool Hartswater is situated in Hartswater, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Phokwane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Jan Viljoen Street Hartswater, 8570. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 162 Hartswater 8570.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Hartswater is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Hartswater was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Hartswater 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
Jan Viljoen Street Hartswater, 8570
Hartswater, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 162 Hartswater 8570
Phone
+27 53 474 0258Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300017202
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.