Phogole Primary
Lebaleng, Makwassie, North West 2.1 km
Public primary school
Laerskool Makwassie
Makwassie, North West
Laerskool Makwassie is a public primary school in Makwassie, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 320 learners and 11 educators, about 29.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. 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 | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 320 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 29.1 (province average 31.5) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 350 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600101041 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ellisstraat 10, Makwassie, 2747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 47,makwassie,2650 |
| Town | Makwassie |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | Maquassi Hills Local Municipality |
| Ward | 64004004 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Makwassie
Is Laerskool Makwassie a public or private school?
Laerskool Makwassie is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Makwassie charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Laerskool Makwassie?
320 learners and 11 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 350 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Makwassie?
Its EMIS number is 600101041.
Where is Laerskool Makwassie?
Ellisstraat 10, Makwassie, 2747. It is in Makwassie, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. Phone 018 597 4085.
Schools near Laerskool Makwassie
Leruntse-Lesedi Secondary School
Lebaleng, Makwassie, North West 2.1 km
97.1% matric 2025Atlarelang Primary School
Lebaleng, Makwassie, North West 2.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.