M.e. Makgato
Seshego, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About M.e. Makgato
Based in Seshego, Limpopo, M.e. Makgato is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 523 learners with a teaching staff of 15, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
M.e. Makgato is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, M.e. Makgato 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
M.e. Makgato 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, M.e. Makgato reported a total enrollment of 523 learners with a teaching staff of 15 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
M.e. Makgato is situated in Seshego, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 625 Zone 4; Seshego;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 504; Sesheg0.
Curriculum & Academics
M.e. Makgato is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
M.e. Makgato 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 M.e. Makgato 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
625 Zone 4; Seshego;
Seshego, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 504; Sesheg0
Phone
+27 15 223 0222Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922220804
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.