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Laersdrift Primary School

Public primary school · Middelburg, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Laersdrift Primary School is a public primary school in Middelburg. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Laersdrift Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Middelburg, Laersdrift Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

608
Learners
32
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Laersdrift Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Laersdrift Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laersdrift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laersdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608; is a public combined school, a different phase than Laersdrift Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Middelburg

And within Middelburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608; is a public combined school, a different phase than Laersdrift Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laersdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Laersdrift Primary School's 608; is a public combined school, a different phase than Laersdrift Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laersdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Laersdrift Primary School, 1,529 compared with 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laersdrift Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laersdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thushanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Laersdrift Primary School, 1,514 compared with 608, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Laersdrift Primary School for 2027

Laersdrift Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Main Street
Postal
Po Box 16
Telephone
013 272 7149
EMIS number
996606524

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Laersdrift Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Laersdrift Primary School directly, on 013 272 7149, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Laersdrift Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Laersdrift Primary School the best school in Middelburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Laersdrift Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Laersdrift Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Laersdrift Primary School?
Laersdrift Primary School reported 608 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Laersdrift Primary School?
No. Laersdrift Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Laersdrift Primary School a public or private school?
Laersdrift Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Laersdrift Primary School?
You can call 013 272 7149. It is located at 1 Main Street.
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