Laerskool Phalaborwa Suid

Laerskool Phalaborwa Suid is a public primary school in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 522 learners and 25 educators, about 20.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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)	522
Educators (2025)	25
Learners per educator	20.9 (province average 35.4)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	903420178

Address and location

Street address	Mopaniestr; 35 Phalaborwa;
Postal address	P/Bag 01012; Phalaborwa1390
Town	Phalaborwa
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Mopani East
Municipality	Ba-Phalaborwa
Ward	93304001
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.