Roosevelt Academy
Northam, Limpopo 638 m
Public primary school
Laerskool Northam
Gedeelte, Northam, Limpopo
Laerskool Northam is a public primary school in Gedeelte, Northam, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 584 learners and 21 educators, about 27.8 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) | 584 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 27.8 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 42 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 909130543 |
Address and location
| Street address | Brits Road, Northam |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Box 55 |
| Suburb / area | Gedeelte |
| Town | Northam |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Waterberg |
| Municipality | Thabazimbi |
| Ward | 93601007 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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.
Questions about Laerskool Northam
Is Laerskool Northam a public or private school?
Laerskool Northam is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Northam charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Laerskool Northam?
584 learners and 21 educators (about 27.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 42 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Northam?
Its EMIS number is 909130543.
Where is Laerskool Northam?
Brits Road, Northam. It is in Gedeelte, Northam, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. Phone 014 784 0300.
Schools near Laerskool Northam
Roosevelt Academy
Northam, Limpopo 790 m
Northam Comprehensive
Kedoesdoringroad, Northam, Limpopo 981 m
85.0% matric 2025Krause
Northam, Limpopo 3.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.