Makanye
Sovenga, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Makanye
Operating as a public institution, Makanye is a primary school located in Sovenga within Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1041 learners taught by 31 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makanye is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Makanye 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
Makanye 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, Makanye reported a total enrollment of 1,041 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Makanye is situated in Sovenga, 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: Makanye Village; Ga Mothapo;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 366; Sovenga.
Curriculum & Academics
Makanye is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makanye 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 Makanye 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
Makanye Village; Ga Mothapo;
Sovenga, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 366; Sovenga
Phone
+27 79 413 3287Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
924240389
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.