Kgalatlou
Sekhukhune, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Kgalatlou
A public institution, Kgalatlou functions as a secondary school located in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 623 learners were enrolled, taught by 18 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kgalatlou 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, Kgalatlou 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
Kgalatlou 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, Kgalatlou reported a total enrollment of 623 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Kgalatlou is situated in Sekhukhune, 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: Schoonoord; Ga Mashegoana;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1224; Sekhukhune1124.
Curriculum & Academics
Kgalatlou is classified as an ordinary school school offering a arts, drama, music & ballet curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kgalatlou 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 Kgalatlou 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
Schoonoord; Ga Mashegoana;
Sekhukhune, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1224; Sekhukhune1124
Phone
+27 13 260 1015Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925660150
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.