Dipitsi

Ohrigstad, Limpopo ยท Sekhukhune East

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Dipitsi

A public institution, Dipitsi functions as a primary school located in Ohrigstad, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 429 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 33:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Dipitsi 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, Dipitsi 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

Dipitsi 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, Dipitsi reported a total enrollment of 429 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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

Dipitsi is situated in Ohrigstad (Makgwareng), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 237 Rietfontein Makgwareng; Kgautswane;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 377; Ohrigstad1122.

Curriculum & Academics

Dipitsi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Dipitsi 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 Dipitsi 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

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Address

237 Rietfontein Makgwareng; Kgautswane;

Ohrigstad, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 377; Ohrigstad1122

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 429
Educators 13

Learner:Educator Ratio

33:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictSekhukhune East

EMIS Number

925620084

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.