Bathopele
Pienaarsrivier, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Bathopele
As a public secondary school, Bathopele provides education to learners in Pienaarsrivier, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Waterberg education district. For the 2025 academic year, 682 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 31:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bathopele 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, Bathopele 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
Bathopele 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, Bathopele reported a total enrollment of 682 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Bathopele is situated in Pienaarsrivier (Warmbad), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Bela Bela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Botlhane 607; Pienaarsrivier. For postal correspondence, use: Pobox72 Pienaarsrivier.
Curriculum & Academics
Bathopele is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bathopele 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
Botlhane 607; Pienaarsrivier
Pienaarsrivier, Limpopo
Postal
Pobox72 Pienaarsrivier
Phone
+27 12 722 0278Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
991104502
Department of Basic Education
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.