Sha-leje Primary School
Lime Acres, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Sha-leje Primary School
Sha-leje Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Lime Acres area of Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 53 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 9:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sha-leje 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
Sha-leje 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
Sha-leje 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 school fund, curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sha-leje Primary School reported a total enrollment of 53 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sha-leje Primary School is situated in Lime Acres, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Kgatelopele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Shaleje Village, Lime Acres, Limeacres, 8410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 36 Lime Acres 8410.
Curriculum & Academics
Sha-leje Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sha-leje Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by mine and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sha-leje 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
Shaleje Village, Lime Acres, Limeacres, 8410
Lime Acres, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 36 Lime Acres 8410
Phone
+27 53 385 0081Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044214
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.