Pondo Primary School

Lulekani, Limpopo · Mopani East

Public Primary School Q3 No Fee

About Pondo Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Pondo 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, Pondo 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

Pondo 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, Pondo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 620 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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

Pondo Primary School is situated in Lulekani (Lulekani), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 764 Lulekani. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 103; Lulekani.

Curriculum & Academics

Pondo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Pondo Primary School was historically administered under the Gazankulu 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 Pondo 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

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Address

764 Lulekani

Lulekani, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 103; Lulekani

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 620
Educators 16

Learner:Educator Ratio

39:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictMopani East

EMIS Number

917420581

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.