Maolwe
Duiwelskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Maolwe
Maolwe is registered as a public secondary school based in Duiwelskloof, Limpopo, under the Mopani East education district. The school recorded 814 learners and 20 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maolwe 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, Maolwe 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
Maolwe 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, Maolwe reported a total enrollment of 814 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Maolwe is situated in Duiwelskloof (Bolobedu), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Modubung Village; Bolobedu Area; Modjadji;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 719; Ga-kgapane.
Curriculum & Academics
Maolwe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maolwe 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 Maolwe 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
Modubung Village; Bolobedu Area; Modjadji;
Duiwelskloof, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 719; Ga-kgapane
Phone
+27 15 328 3433Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
918510422
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.