Lephalale

Lephalale is a public primary school in Onverwagt, Lephalale, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 183 learners and 36 educators, about 32.9 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)	1 183
Educators (2025)	36
Learners per educator	32.9 (province average 35.4)
EMIS number	991103204

Address and location

Street address	1160 Cnr Ngoako Ramatlhodi and Buschbuck Streets, Onverwacht
Postal address	Po Box 6959, Onverwagt
Suburb / area	Onverwagt
Town	Lephalale
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Waterberg
Municipality	Lephalale

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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.