Lime Acres Primary School
Lime Acres, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Lime Acres Primary School
In the rural area of Lime Acres, Northern Cape, Lime Acres Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 626 learners with a teaching staff of 28, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lime Acres Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Lime Acres 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
Lime Acres 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Lime Acres Primary School reported a total enrollment of 626 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Lime Acres Primary School is situated in Lime Acres, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Kgatelopele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 3 Adams Avenue Lime Acres, 8410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14 Lime Acres 8410.
Curriculum & Academics
Lime Acres Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lime Acres Primary School 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 Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by mine and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lime Acres 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
3 Adams Avenue Lime Acres, 8410
Lime Acres, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 14 Lime Acres 8410
Phone
+27 53 385 0050Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044210
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.