Makatikele Primary School
Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Makatikele Primary School
Located in Phalaborwa within Limpopo, Makatikele Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 230 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makatikele Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Makatikele Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Makatikele Primary School 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, Makatikele Primary School reported a total enrollment of 230 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Makatikele Primary School is situated in Phalaborwa (Namakgale), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 512, Boelang, Phatamedi. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3500; Namakgale.
Curriculum & Academics
Makatikele Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Makatikele Primary School 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No 512, Boelang, Phatamedi
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 3500; Namakgale
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
994402307
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.