Cornelius Masibe
Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Cornelius Masibe
Cornelius Masibe functions as a public primary school in Mokopane, Limpopo, falling within the Mogalakwena education district. The school recorded 500 learners and 11 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cornelius Masibe 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, Cornelius Masibe 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
Cornelius Masibe 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, Cornelius Masibe reported a total enrollment of 500 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, 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
Cornelius Masibe is situated in Mokopane (Motlhotlovillage), 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: Motlhotlo Village; Mapela Location; Overasel;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 264; Mapela.
Curriculum & Academics
Cornelius Masibe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cornelius Masibe 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 Cornelius Masibe 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
Motlhotlo Village; Mapela Location; Overasel;
Mokopane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 264; Mapela
Phone
+27 72 452 2378Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921120096
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.