Magaedisha
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Magaedisha
Based in Polokwane, Limpopo, Magaedisha is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 266 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Magaedisha 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, Magaedisha 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
Magaedisha 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, Magaedisha reported a total enrollment of 266 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Magaedisha is situated in Polokwane (Polokwane), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Laastehoop; Ga-molepo; Podile;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 514; Tholongwe.
Curriculum & Academics
Magaedisha is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Magaedisha 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 Magaedisha 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
Laastehoop; Ga-molepo; Podile;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 514; Tholongwe
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923242484
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.