Laerskool Eugene N. Marais

Laerskool Eugene N. Marais is a public primary school in Naboomspruit, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 605 learners and 29 educators, about 20.9 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)	605
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	20.9 (province average 35.4)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	906120522

Address and location

Street address	Vyfde Straat 80; Naboomspruit;
Postal address	P/Bag X390; Naboomspruit
Town	Naboomspruit
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Waterberg
Municipality	Mookgopong
Ward	93604004
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.