Laerskool Meiringspark

Laerskool Meiringspark is a public primary school in Elandsheuwel, Klerksdorp, 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 519 learners and 20 educators, about 26 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in North West (532 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
Specialisation	Comprehensive
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	519
Educators (2025)	20
Learners per educator	26 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600101180

Address and location

Street address	Oom Jacobstraat, Meiringspark, 1747
Postal address	P.O.Box 3003,freemanville,2573
Suburb / area	Elandsheuwel
Town	Klerksdorp
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Matlosana Local Municipality
Ward	64003012
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 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.