Kgaga Tlou
Nylstroom, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Kgaga Tlou
Based in Nylstroom, Limpopo, Kgaga Tlou is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Sekhukhune South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 598 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. 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
Kgaga Tlou 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, Kgaga Tlou 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
Kgaga Tlou 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, Kgaga Tlou reported a total enrollment of 598 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Kgaga Tlou is situated in Nylstroom (Malebitsa), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Greater Sekhukhune, under the Ephraim Mogale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Malebitsa. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6143.
Curriculum & Academics
Kgaga Tlou is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kgaga Tlou was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Kgaga Tlou 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
Malebitsa
Nylstroom, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 6143
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996606821
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.