Meriti Secondary School
Meriting, North West · Bojanala
About Meriti Secondary School
Meriti Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Meriting, North West. The school recorded 1474 learners and 56 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Meriti Secondary 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, Meriti Secondary 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
Meriti Secondary 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, Meriti Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,474 learners with a teaching staff of 56 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Meriti Secondary School is situated in Meriting (Rustenburg), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Rustenburg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 3744 Ext 1, Rustenburg, Meriting, 6747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X82095, Rustenburg, 0299.
Curriculum & Academics
Meriti Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Meriti Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Meriti Secondary 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
3744 Ext 1, Rustenburg, Meriting, 6747
Meriting, North West
Postal
Private Bag X82095, Rustenburg, 0299
Phone
+27 14 151 0109Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600105188
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.