Melorane Primary School
Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Melorane Primary School
Melorane Primary School (EMIS 600101182) serves the Mafikeng community as a public primary school in North West. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The 2025 school year recorded 366 learners taught by 12 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Melorane Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Melorane 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
Melorane 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, Melorane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 366 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Melorane Primary School is situated in Mafikeng (Ramatlabama), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Mahikeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Ramatlabama Six Hundred, Stand No 10174, Mafikeng, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3165, Mmabatho, 2735.
Curriculum & Academics
Melorane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Melorane Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Melorane 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
Ramatlabama Six Hundred, Stand No 10174, Mafikeng, 2747
Mafikeng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 3165, Mmabatho, 2735
Phone
+27 73 092 7127Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101182
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.