Blinkwater
Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Blinkwater
Serving the Mokopane community in Limpopo, Blinkwater operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Mogalakwena education district. In 2025, the school reported 20 learners and 2 educators, resulting in a ratio of 10:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Blinkwater 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
As a Q1 institution, Blinkwater 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
Blinkwater 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, Blinkwater reported a total enrollment of 20 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Blinkwater is situated in Mokopane (Blinkwaterfarm), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Blinkwater; Potgietersrus; Roedtan Road;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 855; Potgietersrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Blinkwater is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Blinkwater was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Blinkwater 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
Blinkwater; Potgietersrus; Roedtan Road;
Mokopane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 855; Potgietersrus
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906120065
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.