Maelebe
Steelpoort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Maelebe
Maelebe is classified as a public primary school serving the Steelpoort area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1049 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 42:1. 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
Maelebe 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, Maelebe 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
Maelebe 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, Maelebe reported a total enrollment of 1,049 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, 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
Maelebe is situated in Steelpoort (Steelpoort), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Greater Sekhukhune, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 91, Tukakgomo Village, Steelpoort. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box984.
Curriculum & Academics
Maelebe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maelebe was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Maelebe 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 No 91, Tukakgomo Village, Steelpoort
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box984
Phone
+27 72 685 8235Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996606310
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.