Meriting Primary School
Garankuwa, North West · Bojanala
About Meriting Primary School
In the not specified area of Garankuwa, North West, Meriting Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Bojanala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 841 learners with a teaching staff of 25, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Meriting Primary School 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, Meriting 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
Meriting 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, Meriting Primary School reported a total enrollment of 841 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Meriting Primary School is situated in Garankuwa (Mmotongwakotu Section), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Madibeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 353 Mmotong Wa Kotu Section, Kgabalatsane, Ga-rankuwa, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 539, Garankuwa, 0208.
Curriculum & Academics
Meriting Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Meriting Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) 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 Meriting 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
353 Mmotong Wa Kotu Section, Kgabalatsane, Ga-rankuwa, 1747
Garankuwa, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 539, Garankuwa, 0208
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101190
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.