Derek Kobe
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Derek Kobe
A public secondary school serving the Polokwane community in Limpopo, Derek Kobe operates under the Capricorn South education district. The school recorded 1737 learners and 51 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Derek Kobe 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, Derek Kobe 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
Derek Kobe 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, Derek Kobe reported a total enrollment of 1,737 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Derek Kobe is situated in 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 Lepelle-nkumpi local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Unit B Lebowakgomo Opposite Ldc. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1230; Lebowakgomo.
Curriculum & Academics
Derek Kobe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a arts, drama, music & ballet curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Derek Kobe 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 Derek Kobe 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
Unit B Lebowakgomo Opposite Ldc
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1230; Lebowakgomo
Phone
+27 15 633 7748Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923260109
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.