Laerskool Ellisras

Laerskool Ellisras is a public primary school in Lepalale, Ellisras, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 943 learners and 45 educators, about 21 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	943
Educators (2025)	45
Learners per educator	21 (province average 35.4)
EMIS number	908110341

Address and location

Street address	Strydomwee; Ellisras;
Postal address	P/Bag X203; Ellisras
Suburb / area	Lepalale
Town	Ellisras
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Waterberg
Municipality	Lephalale
Ward	93602003
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.