Makwe
Nebo, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Makwe
Situated in an rural part of Nebo, Limpopo, Makwe functions as a public secondary school within the Sekhukhune South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 654 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. 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
Makwe 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, Makwe 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
Makwe 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, Makwe reported a total enrollment of 654 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Makwe is situated in Nebo (Mohlarekomavillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Makhuduthamaga local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 490 Mohlarekoma Village; Nebo;13;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 183; Nebo.
Curriculum & Academics
Makwe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makwe 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 Makwe 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
490 Mohlarekoma Village; Nebo;13;
Nebo, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 183; Nebo
Phone
+27 82 335 1813Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
924640996
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.