D.z.j. Mtebule
Nkowankowa, Limpopo · Mopani West
About D.z.j. Mtebule
Serving the Nkowankowa community in Limpopo, D.z.j. Mtebule operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Mopani West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1397 learners and 38 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
D.z.j. Mtebule 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, D.z.j. Mtebule 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
D.z.j. Mtebule 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, D.z.j. Mtebule reported a total enrollment of 1,397 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
D.z.j. Mtebule is situated in Nkowankowa, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Tzaneen local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 6th Avenue;nkowankowa B. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X 1402;letaba.
Curriculum & Academics
D.z.j. Mtebule is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
D.z.j. Mtebule was historically administered under the Gazankulu 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 D.z.j. Mtebule 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
6th Avenue;nkowankowa B
Nkowankowa, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X 1402;letaba
Phone
+27 15 065 0392Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
915530075
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.