Kenneth Masekela
Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Kenneth Masekela
Based in Dennilton, Limpopo, Kenneth Masekela is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Sekhukhune South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 994 learners with a teaching staff of 26, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kenneth Masekela 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, Kenneth Masekela 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
Kenneth Masekela 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, Kenneth Masekela reported a total enrollment of 994 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Kenneth Masekela is situated in Dennilton, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Elias Motsoaledi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tafelkop Zid 29; Ga Rammupudu;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6; Boleu.
Curriculum & Academics
Kenneth Masekela is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kenneth Masekela 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 Kenneth Masekela 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
Tafelkop Zid 29; Ga Rammupudu;
Dennilton, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 6; Boleu
Phone
+27 71 926 3502Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
924650337
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.