Capricorn
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Capricorn
Registered under EMIS 904220101, Capricorn serves as a public secondary school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 1505 enrolled learners instructed by 65 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Capricorn is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Capricorn is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Capricorn 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, Capricorn reported a total enrollment of 1,505 learners with a teaching staff of 65 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Capricorn is situated in Polokwane (Polokwane), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Vorster Street; Pietersburg;. For postal correspondence, use: Vorster Street; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Capricorn is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Capricorn was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Capricorn 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Vorster Street; Pietersburg;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
Vorster Street; Pietersburg
Phone
+27 15 295 9333Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
904220101
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.