Mahadikana
Raditshaba, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Mahadikana
Mahadikana is classified as a public secondary school serving the Raditshaba area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Capricorn North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 334 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 28:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mahadikana 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, Mahadikana 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
Mahadikana 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, Mahadikana reported a total enrollment of 334 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Mahadikana is situated in Raditshaba, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 311 Grootpan Vill;kibi Tribal Authority;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 121; Raditshaba.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahadikana is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahadikana 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 Mahadikana 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
311 Grootpan Vill;kibi Tribal Authority;
Raditshaba, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 121; Raditshaba
Phone
+27 72 664 8827Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920210531
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.