Meridian College Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Meridian College Phalaborwa
Meridian College Phalaborwa is a independent combined school located in Phalaborwa, Limpopo. The school recorded 543 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Meridian College Phalaborwa 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 College Phalaborwa 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 College Phalaborwa reported a total enrollment of 543 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Meridian College Phalaborwa is situated in Phalaborwa (Phalaborwa), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: C/o Sealene And Protea Str; Phalaborwa;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 945; Phalaborwa.
Curriculum & Academics
Meridian College Phalaborwa is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Meridian College Phalaborwa 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 College Phalaborwa 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
C/o Sealene And Protea Str; Phalaborwa;
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 945; Phalaborwa
Phone
+27 15 781 6493Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
903421145
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.