Mankhole
Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mankhole
Serving the Zebediela community in Limpopo, Mankhole operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Capricorn South education district. In 2025, the school reported 424 learners and 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mankhole 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, Mankhole 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
Mankhole 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, Mankhole reported a total enrollment of 424 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Mankhole is situated in Zebediela (Gedroogtevillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Lepelle-nkumpi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Gedroogte Village; Zebediela;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 951; Groothoe.
Curriculum & Academics
Mankhole is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mankhole 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 Mankhole 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
Gedroogte Village; Zebediela;
Zebediela, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 951; Groothoe
Phone
+27 15 662 1070Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921230252
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.