Khwinana
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Khwinana
Khwinana (EMIS 922250287) serves the Polokwane community as a public secondary school in Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 82 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 16:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khwinana 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, Khwinana 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
Khwinana 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, Khwinana reported a total enrollment of 82 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Khwinana is situated in Polokwane (Gammasehlongcradock), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Molemole local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Site 374; Cradock Village; Moletjie;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1685;matjeka.
Curriculum & Academics
Khwinana is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khwinana 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 Khwinana 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
Site 374; Cradock Village; Moletjie;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1685;matjeka
Phone
+27 72 619 2572Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922250287
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.