Mafefe
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mafefe
In the rural area of Polokwane, Limpopo, Mafefe operates as a public primary school within the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 161 learners with a teaching staff of 5, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Mafefe 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, Mafefe 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
Mafefe 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, Mafefe reported a total enrollment of 161 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Mafefe is situated in Polokwane (Mafefe), 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 Lepelle-nkumpi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mafefe Betle. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 154; Mafefe.
Curriculum & Academics
Mafefe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mafefe 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 Mafefe 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
Mafefe Betle
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 154; Mafefe
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923260482
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.