Loeriesfontein Laerskool

Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)

Public Primary School Q3

About Loeriesfontein Laerskool

Registered under EMIS 300033305, Loeriesfontein Laerskool serves as a public primary school in Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 410 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Loeriesfontein Laerskool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Loeriesfontein Laerskool 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

Loeriesfontein Laerskool 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, Loeriesfontein Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 410 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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

Loeriesfontein Laerskool is situated in Loeriesfontein, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Hantam Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Plein Street Loeriesfontein, 8185. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6 Loeriesfontein 8185.

Curriculum & Academics

Loeriesfontein Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Loeriesfontein Laerskool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 Loeriesfontein Laerskool 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

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Address

Plein Street Loeriesfontein, 8185

Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 6 Loeriesfontein 8185

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 410
Educators 17

Learner:Educator Ratio

24:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictNamakwa (nmk)

EMIS Number

300033305

Department of Basic Education

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.