Atamela Primary School
Orkney, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Atamela Primary School
A public institution, Atamela Primary School functions as a primary school located in Orkney, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. For the 2025 academic year, 866 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 39:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Atamela Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Atamela Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Atamela Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Atamela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 866 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Atamela Primary School is situated in Orkney (Kanana), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Matlosana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: X8533 Maseru Street, Kanana Location, Kanana, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 20005, Kanana, 2619.
Curriculum & Academics
Atamela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Atamela Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Atamela Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
X8533 Maseru Street, Kanana Location, Kanana, 2747
Orkney, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 20005, Kanana, 2619
Phone
+27 74 108 1247Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100032
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.