Mankopane
Lefalane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Mankopane
Mankopane is classified as a public primary school serving the Lefalane area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 517 learners were enrolled, taught by 15 educators at a ratio of 34:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mankopane 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, Mankopane 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
Mankopane 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, Mankopane reported a total enrollment of 517 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Mankopane is situated in Lefalane, 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 Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ga- Nchabeleng Mothopong; Next To Moshate;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 345; Lefalane.
Curriculum & Academics
Mankopane is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mankopane 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 Mankopane 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- Nchabeleng Mothopong; Next To Moshate;
Lefalane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 345; Lefalane
Phone
+27 82 840 0983Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
918610360
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.