Good Shepherd

Steelpoort, Limpopo ยท Sekhukhune East

Independent Combined School No Fee

About Good Shepherd

Good Shepherd is classified as a independent combined school serving the Steelpoort area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 174 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 17:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

As a institution, Good Shepherd 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

Good Shepherd 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, Good Shepherd reported a total enrollment of 174 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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

Good Shepherd is situated in Steelpoort, 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 not specified.

The school's physical address is: Next To Selala Primary School. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 955.

Curriculum & Academics

Good Shepherd is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Good Shepherd 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

Next To Selala Primary School

Steelpoort, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 955

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 174
Educators 10

Learner:Educator Ratio

17:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
Statusopen
DistrictSekhukhune East

EMIS Number

996604201

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.