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Merafeng Primary School

Public primary school · Mabopane, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (4 circuit)

In Mabopane, Pretoria, Merafeng Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 962 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Merafeng Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Merafeng Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mabopane, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

962
Learners
27
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Merafeng Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Merafeng Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Merafeng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Merafeng Primary School's 962, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merafeng Primary School, 2,140 compared with 962, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merafeng Primary School, 2,108 compared with 962, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Merafeng Primary School, 2,026 compared with 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merafeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merafeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Merafeng Primary School's 962, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Merafeng Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Merafeng Primary School's 962, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merafeng Primary School, 2,404 compared with 962, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merafeng Primary School, 2,356 compared with 962, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Merafeng Primary School's 962, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Merafeng Primary School, 2,221 compared with 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merafeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merafeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Merafeng Primary School for 2027

Because Merafeng Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6, Winterveldt, Plot 134 Winterveldt, Mabopane, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X 303 Winterveldt 0198
Telephone
076 827 0409
EMIS number
700911187

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Merafeng Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Merafeng Primary School directly, on 076 827 0409, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Merafeng Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Merafeng Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Merafeng Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Merafeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Merafeng Primary School?
Merafeng Primary School reported 962 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Merafeng Primary School?
Yes, Merafeng Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Merafeng Primary School a public or private school?
Merafeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Merafeng Primary School?
You can call 076 827 0409. It is located at 6, Winterveldt, Plot 134 Winterveldt, Mabopane, Pretoria.
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