Pelonomi Primary
Stilfontein, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Pelonomi Primary
As a public primary school, Pelonomi Primary provides education to learners in Stilfontein, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. For the 2025 academic year, 252 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 28:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pelonomi Primary 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
As a Q1 institution, Pelonomi Primary 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
Pelonomi Primary 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, Pelonomi Primary reported a total enrollment of 252 learners with a teaching staff of 9 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
Pelonomi Primary is situated in Stilfontein (Buffledoorn), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Matlosana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Plot No 17, Buffledoorn, Stilfontein, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1347, Stilfontein, 2550.
Curriculum & Academics
Pelonomi Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pelonomi Primary was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pelonomi Primary 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
Plot No 17, Buffledoorn, Stilfontein, 1747
Stilfontein, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1347, Stilfontein, 2550
Phone
+27 76 975 2000Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101607
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.