Laerskool Lydenburg

Laerskool Lydenburg is a public primary school in Mashishing, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 362 learners and 56 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 362
Educators (2025)	56
Learners per educator	24.3 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800009415

Address and location

Street address	Nelstraat 1, Lydenburg, 1120
Postal address	5 Lydenburg 1120
Town	Mashishing
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Bohlabela
Municipality	Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
Ward	1

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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.