Maokeng
Nylstroom, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Maokeng
Maokeng is classified as a public primary school serving the Nylstroom area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Waterberg education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1283 learners were enrolled, taught by 39 educators at a ratio of 33:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maokeng is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Maokeng 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
Maokeng 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, Maokeng reported a total enrollment of 1,283 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Maokeng is situated in Nylstroom (Phagamen), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Modimolle local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 4162; Masenya Street; Phagameng;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5338; Nylstroom.
Curriculum & Academics
Maokeng is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maokeng 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 Maokeng 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
4162; Masenya Street; Phagameng;
Nylstroom, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 5338; Nylstroom
Phone
+27 14 717 4951Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
910132379
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.