Meridian
Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Meridian
Meridian provides combined school education as a independent school in Tzaneen, Limpopo. The school is administered under the Mopani West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1266 learners and 46 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Meridian 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
Meridian 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, Meridian reported a total enrollment of 1,266 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Meridian is situated in Tzaneen (Industrial), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Tzaneen local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nkowankowa Unit94&95; Industrial Area 2;mbhalathi Street. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X 4019; Tzaneen.
Curriculum & Academics
Meridian is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Meridian was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Meridian 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
Nkowankowa Unit94&95; Industrial Area 2;mbhalathi Street
Tzaneen, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X 4019; Tzaneen
Phone
+27 15 004 0305Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
915531368
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.