John Nrimba
Kalkspruit, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About John Nrimba
With EMIS number 922220293, John Nrimba is a public primary school located in Kalkspruit, Limpopo, operating within the Capricorn South district. The 2025 academic year saw 186 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
John Nrimba is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, John Nrimba 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
John Nrimba 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, John Nrimba reported a total enrollment of 186 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
John Nrimba is situated in Kalkspruit, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Kalkspruit; Ga_maraba; Site No 315;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 275; Ga-maraba.
Curriculum & Academics
John Nrimba is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
John Nrimba was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. 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 John Nrimba 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
Kalkspruit; Ga_maraba; Site No 315;
Kalkspruit, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 275; Ga-maraba
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922220293
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.