Nelly Primary School
Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Nelly Primary School
In the rural area of Mokopane, Limpopo, Nelly Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Mogalakwena education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 166 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nelly Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Nelly 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
Nelly 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, Nelly Primary School reported a total enrollment of 166 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Nelly Primary School is situated in Mokopane (Ramalopenellyvillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Site No. 1003815978; Nelly Village;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X2668; Potgietersrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Nelly Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nelly Primary School was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nelly 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
Site No. 1003815978; Nelly Village;
Mokopane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X2668; Potgietersrus
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921141888
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.