Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School
With EMIS number 200400378, Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School is a public primary school located in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, operating within the Or Tambo Inland district. The 2025 academic year saw 274 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School 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, Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School 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
Lower Malepe-lepe 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 274 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School is situated in Tsolo, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lower Malepe-lepe A/A, Tsolo, 5170. For postal correspondence, use: Mncetyana A/A, P.o. Box 183, Tsolo, 5170.
Curriculum & Academics
Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lower Malepe-lepe Primary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lower Malepe-lepe 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Lower Malepe-lepe A/A, Tsolo, 5170
Tsolo, Eastern Cape
Postal
Mncetyana A/A, P.o. Box 183, Tsolo, 5170
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400378
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.