Laerskool Makwassie
Makwassie, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Laerskool Makwassie
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Makwassie 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, Laerskool Makwassie 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
Laerskool Makwassie 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 Makwassie reported a total enrollment of 320 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Laerskool Makwassie is situated in Makwassie, within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Ellisstraat 10, Makwassie, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 47, Makwassie, 2650.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Makwassie is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Makwassie was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Makwassie 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
Ellisstraat 10, Makwassie, 2747
Makwassie, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 47, Makwassie, 2650
Phone
+27 18 597 4085Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101041
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.