Makovongo
Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Makovongo
Located in Giyani within Limpopo, Makovongo is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 575 learners and 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. 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
Makovongo 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, Makovongo 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
Makovongo 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, Makovongo reported a total enrollment of 575 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Makovongo is situated in Giyani, 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 Greater Giyani local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Home Block 15b; Makosha; Giyani;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2798; Giyani.
Curriculum & Academics
Makovongo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a arts, drama, music & ballet curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makovongo was historically administered under the Gazankulu 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 Makovongo 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
Home Block 15b; Makosha; Giyani;
Giyani, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 2798; Giyani
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
916410539
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.