Kgaba
Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Kgaba
As a public school, Kgaba provides secondary school education to learners in Mahwelereng, Limpopo. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district. The 2025 school year recorded 386 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 43:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kgaba 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, Kgaba 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
Kgaba 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, Kgaba reported a total enrollment of 386 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1, 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
Kgaba is situated in Mahwelereng (Mokopane), 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: Stand 35; Ga-madiba Village. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2560; Mahwelereng.
Curriculum & Academics
Kgaba is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kgaba 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 Kgaba 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
Stand 35; Ga-madiba Village
Mahwelereng, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 2560; Mahwelereng
Phone
+27 79 134 1525Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921120430
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.