Frank Mashile
Gankwana, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Frank Mashile
Located in Gankwana within Limpopo, Frank Mashile is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Sekhukhune East education district. In 2025, the school reported 408 learners and 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Frank Mashile 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, Frank Mashile 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
Frank Mashile 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, Frank Mashile reported a total enrollment of 408 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Frank Mashile is situated in Gankwana, 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: Mashung Village; Ga Nkwana;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 421; Gankwana.
Curriculum & Academics
Frank Mashile is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Frank Mashile was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Frank Mashile 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
Mashung Village; Ga Nkwana;
Gankwana, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 421; Gankwana
Phone
+27 15 622 0045Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925610094
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.