Laerskool Mooirivier

Laerskool Mooirivier is a public primary school in Buit, Potchefstroom, 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 1 066 learners and 50 educators, about 21.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)	1 066
Educators (2025)	50
Learners per educator	21.3 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600100943

Address and location

Street address	H/V Thabo Mbekirylaan & Esselenstraat, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 1747
Postal address	P.O.Box 20083,noordbrug,2522
Suburb / area	Buit
Town	Potchefstroom
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Jb Marks Local Municipality
Ward	64002002
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.