Foskor
Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Foskor
Foskor provides primary school education as a public school in Namakgale, Limpopo. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 1015 learners and 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. 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
Foskor 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, Foskor 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
Foskor 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, Foskor reported a total enrollment of 1,015 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Foskor is situated in Namakgale (Namakgale), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 760 Zone D; Foskor; Namakgale;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 11 017 Namakgale;.
Curriculum & Academics
Foskor is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Foskor 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 Foskor 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
760 Zone D; Foskor; Namakgale;
Namakgale, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 11 017 Namakgale;
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
913420710
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.