Tidimalong Primary School
Mabopane, Gauteng · Tshwane West
About Tidimalong Primary School
Tidimalong Primary School (EMIS: 700912133) is a public primary school situated in Mabopane, Gauteng and managed by the Tshwane West education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1295 enrolled learners instructed by 36 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tidimalong Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Tidimalong Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Tidimalong 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tidimalong Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,295 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Tidimalong Primary School is situated in Mabopane (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane West education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1656, Mabunda Street, Winterveldt, Pretoria, Mabopane. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 285 Mabopane 0190.
Curriculum & Academics
Tidimalong Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tidimalong Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tidimalong 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1656, Mabunda Street, Winterveldt, Pretoria, Mabopane
Mabopane, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 285 Mabopane 0190
Phone
+27 12 725 8030Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700912133
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.