Maeteletja

Lephalale, Limpopo ยท Waterberg

Public Primary School Q2 No Fee

About Maeteletja

Maeteletja functions as a public primary school in Lephalale, Limpopo, falling within the Waterberg education district. The school recorded 269 learners and 8 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Maeteletja is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.

Fee Status

As a Q2 institution, Maeteletja 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

Maeteletja 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, Maeteletja reported a total enrollment of 269 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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

Maeteletja is situated in Lephalale (Lephalale), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Lephalale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 330 Harrismith. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 243; Ellisras.

Curriculum & Academics

Maeteletja is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Maeteletja 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 Maeteletja 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

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Address

330 Harrismith

Lephalale, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 243; Ellisras

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 269
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictWaterberg

EMIS Number

921110426

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.