Laerskool Vaalwater Primary School
Vaalwater, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Laerskool Vaalwater Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Vaalwater Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Laerskool Vaalwater 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
Laerskool Vaalwater 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, Laerskool Vaalwater Primary School reported a total enrollment of 165 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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 Vaalwater Primary School is situated in Vaalwater (Vaalwater), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Kirkman Street; Vaalwater;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 344; Vaalwater.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Vaalwater Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Vaalwater Primary School 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 Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Vaalwater 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
Kirkman Street; Vaalwater;
Vaalwater, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 344; Vaalwater
Phone
+27 14 755 3614Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
907130581
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.