Malebone
Warmbad, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Malebone
Malebone functions as a public primary school in Warmbad, Limpopo, falling within the Waterberg education district. The school recorded 131 learners and 6 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Malebone is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Malebone 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
Malebone 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, Malebone reported a total enrollment of 131 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Malebone is situated in Warmbad (Noodhulpvillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Bela Bela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 76 Douglas Farm; Noodhulp;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 975; Warmbaths.
Curriculum & Academics
Malebone is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Malebone was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Malebone 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
76 Douglas Farm; Noodhulp;
Warmbad, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 975; Warmbaths
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
910130765
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.