Kalafong
Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Kalafong
Kalafong is a public primary school located in Groblersdal, Limpopo. The school recorded 836 learners and 21 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kalafong 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, Kalafong 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
Kalafong 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, Kalafong reported a total enrollment of 836 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Kalafong is situated in Groblersdal (Janefurse), 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 Makhuduthamaga local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Vergelegen B; Standi Sharing Bou; Niaries Wit;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 440; Janefurse1085.
Curriculum & Academics
Kalafong is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kalafong was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Kalafong 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
Vergelegen B; Standi Sharing Bou; Niaries Wit;
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 440; Janefurse1085
Phone
+27 13 265 1501Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925661559
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.