Dikolobe
Mankweng, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Dikolobe
Based in Mankweng, Limpopo, Dikolobe is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1493 learners with a teaching staff of 37, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dikolobe 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, Dikolobe 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
Dikolobe 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, Dikolobe reported a total enrollment of 1,493 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Dikolobe is situated in Mankweng, 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: 616 Zone 1; Dikolobe Street; Mankweng Township;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 57; Sovenga.
Curriculum & Academics
Dikolobe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dikolobe 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 Dikolobe 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
616 Zone 1; Dikolobe Street; Mankweng Township;
Mankweng, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 57; Sovenga
Phone
+27 15 267 3697Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923240105
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.