Thomas Nhlapo Primary School

Thomas Nhlapo Primary School is a public primary school in Daleside, Meyerton, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 935 learners and 28 educators, about 33.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	935
Educators (2025)	28
Learners per educator	33.4 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	700331348

Address and location

Street address	665, Vleilorie Street, Daleside, Meyerton, Meyerton
Postal address	Po Box197 Randvaal 1873
Suburb / area	Daleside
Town	Meyerton
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Sedibeng East
Circuit	3
Municipality	Midvaal Local Municipality
Ward	74202004
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.