Itshomeleng
Soekmekaar, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Itshomeleng
Itshomeleng is a public primary school located in Soekmekaar, Limpopo. The school recorded 400 learners and 11 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Itshomeleng 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, Itshomeleng 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
Itshomeleng 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, Itshomeleng reported a total enrollment of 400 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Itshomeleng is situated in Soekmekaar (Thabiseng), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Molemole local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 22 Hlakanang St; Nthabiseng Loc; Soekmekaar;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 81; Soekmekaar.
Curriculum & Academics
Itshomeleng is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Itshomeleng was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Itshomeleng 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
22 Hlakanang St; Nthabiseng Loc; Soekmekaar;
Soekmekaar, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 81; Soekmekaar
Phone
+27 74 249 8663Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
905340562
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.