Jamela
Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Jamela
A public institution, Jamela functions as a primary school located in Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mopani East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 670 learners were enrolled, taught by 18 educators at a ratio of 37:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jamela 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, Jamela 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
Jamela 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, Jamela reported a total enrollment of 670 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Jamela is situated in Modjadjiskloof (Bolobedu), 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 Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Jamela Village; Molototsi; Stand No 1027. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 181; Duiwelskloof.
Curriculum & Academics
Jamela is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jamela 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 Jamela 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
Jamela Village; Molototsi; Stand No 1027
Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 181; Duiwelskloof
Phone
+27 81 535 8416Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
918520450
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.