Jacob Puka
Motlhotlo, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Jacob Puka
Jacob Puka is classified as a public primary school serving the Motlhotlo area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mogalakwena education district. For the 2025 academic year, 387 learners were enrolled, taught by 11 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jacob Puka is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Jacob Puka 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
Jacob Puka 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, Jacob Puka reported a total enrollment of 387 learners with a teaching staff of 11 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
Jacob Puka is situated in Motlhotlo (Motlhotlo), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mapela;mohlotlo Village Next To Thobane Shop0;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 738; Mapela.
Curriculum & Academics
Jacob Puka is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jacob Puka was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Jacob Puka 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
Mapela;mohlotlo Village Next To Thobane Shop0;
Motlhotlo, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 738; Mapela
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921120362
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.