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Merlin Park Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 800014019

Kriel, Nkangala, Mpumalanga

975
Learners
29:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Merlin Park Primary School?

Merlin Park Primary School is a public primary school in Kriel, within the Nkangala education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 975 enrolled learners and 34 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Merlin Park Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in Mpumalanga)

Contact

69 Merlin Crescent, Kriel, Kriel, 2271
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Secunda31.4 km
Emalahleni42.3 km
Middelburg56.3 km
Standerton76.9 km
Ermelo77.8 km
Barberton185.7 km

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What other schools are near Merlin Park Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Laerskool Onverwacht
PrimaryPublicQ5
735 learners 33 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Kriel · 0.3km away
Hoërskool Kriel
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,046 learners 48 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Kriel · 0.8km away
Laerskool Krielpark
PrimaryPublicQ5
617 learners 30 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Kriel · 1.2km away
Bonginhlanhla Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,298 learners 31 educators 42:1

Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools

Kriel · 4.5km away
Sibongamandla Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,651 learners 49 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Kriel · 4.6km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Mpumalanga with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Merlin Park Primary School.

Laerskool Onverwacht
PrimaryPublicQ5
735 learners 33 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Kriel
Laerskool Krielpark
PrimaryPublicQ5
617 learners 30 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Kriel
Sifundise Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
408 learners 10 educators 41:1

Fewer learners per educator than 1% of similar schools

Matco

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.