Mmera
Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Mmera
Mmera (EMIS: 991103401) is a public primary school situated in Lephalale, Limpopo and managed by the Waterberg education district. The 2025 academic year saw 830 enrolled learners instructed by 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mmera 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, Mmera 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
Mmera 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, Mmera reported a total enrollment of 830 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mmera is situated in Lephalale (Shongoane 2), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Lephalale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Phahladira Village, Lephalale. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1120;ellisrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Mmera is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mmera 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
Phahladira Village, Lephalale
Lephalale, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1120;ellisrus
Phone
+27 83 574 0145Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
991103401
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.