Lorraine Banareng
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Lorraine Banareng
A public primary school serving the Trichardtsdal community in Limpopo, Lorraine Banareng operates under the Mopani West education district. The school recorded 653 learners and 20 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lorraine Banareng is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Lorraine Banareng 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
Lorraine Banareng 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, Lorraine Banareng reported a total enrollment of 653 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Lorraine Banareng is situated in Trichardtsdal, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Maruleng local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lorraine Village; Site 960; Lorraine Village; Ga-sekororo; Trichardtsdal. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 65; Trichardtsdal890.
Curriculum & Academics
Lorraine Banareng is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lorraine Banareng 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 Lorraine Banareng 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
Lorraine Village; Site 960; Lorraine Village; Ga-sekororo; Trichardtsdal
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 65; Trichardtsdal890
Phone
+27 15 383 2159Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
926540683
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.