Meetse-a-bophelo
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Meetse-a-bophelo
Meetse-a-bophelo (EMIS 700221482) serves the Pretoria community as a public primary school in Gauteng. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1631 learners taught by 49 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Meetse-a-bophelo 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
Meetse-a-bophelo 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
Meetse-a-bophelo 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, Meetse-a-bophelo reported a total enrollment of 1,631 learners with a teaching staff of 49 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
Meetse-a-bophelo is situated in Pretoria (Mamelodi), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 27273, Hector Pterson Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 79113 Rethabile 0122.
Curriculum & Academics
Meetse-a-bophelo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Meetse-a-bophelo 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 Meetse-a-bophelo 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
27273, Hector Pterson Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 79113 Rethabile 0122
Phone
+27 82 553 5178Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700221482
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.