Bessie Maake
Majakaneng, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Bessie Maake
A public institution, Bessie Maake functions as a secondary school located in Majakaneng, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mopani West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 246 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 62:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bessie Maake 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, Bessie Maake 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
Bessie Maake 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, Bessie Maake reported a total enrollment of 246 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 62:1, 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
Bessie Maake is situated in Majakaneng, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Tzaneen local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: No 378 Majakaneng Village; Ga-maake;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 444; Shiluvane873.
Curriculum & Academics
Bessie Maake is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bessie Maake was historically administered under the Lebowa 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 Bessie Maake 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
No 378 Majakaneng Village; Ga-maake;
Majakaneng, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 444; Shiluvane873
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
926540010
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.