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Laerskool Drakensig
Drakensig, Limpopo
Laerskool Drakensig is a public primary school in Drakensig, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 471 learners and 25 educators, about 18.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 471 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 18.8 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 17 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 903420147 |
Address and location
| Street address | Wielewaalstraat; Drakensig; Hoedspruit; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 698; Hoedspruit |
| Town | Drakensig |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Maruleng |
| Ward | 93305011 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Laerskool Drakensig
Is Laerskool Drakensig a public or private school?
Laerskool Drakensig is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Drakensig charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Laerskool Drakensig?
471 learners and 25 educators (about 18.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 17 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Drakensig?
Its EMIS number is 903420147.
Where is Laerskool Drakensig?
Wielewaalstraat; Drakensig; Hoedspruit;. It is in Drakensig, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. Phone 015 793 1266.
Schools near Laerskool Drakensig
Southern Cross
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97.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.