Fauna Park
Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Fauna Park
Located in Phalaborwa within Limpopo, Fauna Park is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 660 learners and 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fauna Park is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Fauna Park is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Fauna Park 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, Fauna Park reported a total enrollment of 660 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fauna Park is situated in Phalaborwa (Phalaborwa), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Thorncroft; Cresent; Phalaborwa;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 01002; Phalaborwa.
Curriculum & Academics
Fauna Park is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fauna Park was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Fauna Park 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Thorncroft; Cresent; Phalaborwa;
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 01002; Phalaborwa
Phone
+27 15 781 2725Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
903420086
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.