Manchakgathe
Sekhukhune, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Manchakgathe
As a public school, Manchakgathe provides primary school education to learners in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 116 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Manchakgathe 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, Manchakgathe 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
Manchakgathe 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, Manchakgathe reported a total enrollment of 116 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Manchakgathe is situated in Sekhukhune, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East 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: Ga-sekele Village. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 135; Sekhukhune1124.
Curriculum & Academics
Manchakgathe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Manchakgathe 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 Manchakgathe 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
Ga-sekele Village
Sekhukhune, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 135; Sekhukhune1124
Phone
+27 78 518 3990Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925660587
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.