Makalakanye
Marble Hall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Makalakanye
Based in Marble Hall, Limpopo, Makalakanye is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Sekhukhune South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 518 learners with a teaching staff of 14, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. 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
Makalakanye 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, Makalakanye 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
Makalakanye 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, Makalakanye reported a total enrollment of 518 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Makalakanye is situated in Marble Hall, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Greater Sekhukhune, under the Ephraim Mogale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Street 06 Stand No 475. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Makalakanye is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makalakanye was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Makalakanye 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
Street 06 Stand No 475
Marble Hall, Limpopo
Phone
+27 87 754 4229Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996606806
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.