Mahekgwe
Kgapane, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Mahekgwe
Mahekgwe is a public primary school located in Kgapane, Limpopo. The school recorded 117 learners and 5 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mahekgwe 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, Mahekgwe 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
Mahekgwe 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, Mahekgwe reported a total enrollment of 117 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Mahekgwe is situated in Kgapane, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mahekgwe Village; Bolobedu;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4804; Ga-kgapane.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahekgwe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahekgwe 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 Mahekgwe 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
Mahekgwe Village; Bolobedu;
Kgapane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 4804; Ga-kgapane
Phone
+27 67 345 6053Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
918510286
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.