Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School
Middelburg, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School
Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School functions as a public primary school in Middelburg, Eastern Cape, falling within the Chris Hani West education district. The school recorded 852 learners and 22 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Van Der Merwe Memorial 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
As a Q3 institution, Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School 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
Van Der Merwe Memorial 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, Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School reported a total enrollment of 852 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School is situated in Middelburg (Middelburg), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Grootfontein Road, Midros, Middelburg, 5900. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56, Middelburg, 5900.
Curriculum & Academics
Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of 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 Van Der Merwe Memorial 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Grootfontein Road, Midros, Middelburg, 5900
Middelburg, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 56, Middelburg, 5900
Phone
+27 49 940 0081Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600884
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.