Makgwahleng
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Makgwahleng
Operating as a public institution, Makgwahleng is a secondary school located in Trichardtsdal within Limpopo. The school falls under the Mopani West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 977 learners taught by 27 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. 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
Makgwahleng 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, Makgwahleng 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
Makgwahleng 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, Makgwahleng reported a total enrollment of 977 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Makgwahleng is situated in Trichardtsdal, 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 Maruleng local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lorraine Village; Ga- Sekororo; Trichardtsdal;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 456; Trichardtsdal890.
Curriculum & Academics
Makgwahleng is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makgwahleng 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 Makgwahleng 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
Lorraine Village; Ga- Sekororo; Trichardtsdal;
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 456; Trichardtsdal890
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
926540188
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.