Memel P/s

Memel, Free State ยท Thabo Mofutsanyana

Public Primary School Q3 No Fee

About Memel P/s

Registered under EMIS 444510269, Memel P/s serves as a public primary school in Memel, Free State. The 2025 academic year saw 328 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Memel P/s is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

As a Q3 institution, Memel P/s 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

Memel P/s 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Memel P/s reported a total enrollment of 328 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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

Memel P/s is situated in Memel (Memel), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 13 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Phumelela, under the Phumelela local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: President Steyn/van Rooyen Street, Memel, 2970. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 811, Memel, 2970.

Curriculum & Academics

Memel P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Memel P/s was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Memel P/s 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

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Address

President Steyn/van Rooyen Street, Memel, 2970

Memel, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 811, Memel, 2970

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 328
Educators 11

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictThabo Mofutsanyana

EMIS Number

444510269

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.