Kabela
Lonsdale, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Kabela
Located in Lonsdale within Limpopo, Kabela is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Capricorn North education district. In 2025, the school reported 974 learners and 36 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kabela 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, Kabela 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
Kabela 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, Kabela reported a total enrollment of 974 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Kabela is situated in Lonsdale (Lonsdale), 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 Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Site 447; Lonsdale; Moletjie;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10; Lonsdale.
Curriculum & Academics
Kabela is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kabela 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 Kabela 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
Site 447; Lonsdale; Moletjie;
Lonsdale, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 10; Lonsdale
Phone
+27 82 458 8903Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922250218
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.