Merafong Primary School
Merafong, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Merafong Primary School
A public institution, Merafong Primary School functions as a primary school located in Merafong, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gauteng West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1200 learners were enrolled, taught by 35 educators at a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Merafong Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Merafong Primary School 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
Merafong 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 maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Merafong Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,200 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Merafong Primary School is situated in Merafong (Carltonville), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Merafong City Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 5468, Ewad Nene Street, Khutsong South Ext 2, Carltonville, Merafong. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Merafong Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Merafong Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Merafong 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
5468, Ewad Nene Street, Khutsong South Ext 2, Carltonville, Merafong
Merafong, Gauteng
Phone
+27 72 177 8969Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400813
Department of Basic Education
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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.