Malerato Primary School
Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Malerato Primary School
Situated in an urban part of Randfontein, Gauteng, Malerato Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Gauteng West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1224 learners with a teaching staff of 35, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Malerato 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
Malerato 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
Malerato 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Malerato Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,224 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Malerato Primary School is situated in Randfontein (Randfontein), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1528, Rakale Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 62 Randfontein 1760.
Curriculum & Academics
Malerato Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Malerato Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Malerato 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
1528, Rakale Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein
Randfontein, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 62 Randfontein 1760
Phone
+27 11 414 1103Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700270892
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.