Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School
Situated in an urban part of Pretoria, Gauteng, Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Tshwane South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1869 learners with a teaching staff of 50, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School 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
Nellmapius Ext. 1 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 maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,869 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School is situated in Pretoria (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 481, Nellmapius Road, Nellmapius Ext 1, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nellmapius Ext. 1 Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nellmapius Ext. 1 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
481, Nellmapius Road, Nellmapius Ext 1, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Phone
+27 12 023 3896Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400024
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.