Rankaila Primary School
Pienaarsrivier, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Rankaila Primary School
A public institution, Rankaila Primary School functions as a primary school located in Pienaarsrivier, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 400 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rankaila 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
Rankaila 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
Rankaila 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, Rankaila Primary School reported a total enrollment of 400 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Rankaila Primary School is situated in Pienaarsrivier (Pankop), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 173 Rankaila Section, Phake Rankaila, Mmametlhake, 432. For postal correspondence, use: Rankaila 173 Phake Rankaila 0414.
Curriculum & Academics
Rankaila Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Rankaila 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
173 Rankaila Section, Phake Rankaila, Mmametlhake, 432
Pienaarsrivier, Mpumalanga
Postal
Rankaila 173 Phake Rankaila 0414
Phone
+27 71 656 1362Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800019133
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.