Magatagabotse
Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Magatagabotse
Serving the Burgersfort community in Limpopo, Magatagabotse operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Sekhukhune East education district. In 2025, the school reported 141 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magatagabotse 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, Magatagabotse 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
Magatagabotse 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, Magatagabotse reported a total enrollment of 141 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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
Magatagabotse is situated in Burgersfort (Gamotshana), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ga Motshana; Burgersfort;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X1033; Burgersfort1150.
Curriculum & Academics
Magatagabotse is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Magatagabotse 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 Magatagabotse 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
Ga Motshana; Burgersfort;
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X1033; Burgersfort1150
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925620411
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.