Mapatjakeng
Gompies, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mapatjakeng
As a public school, Mapatjakeng provides primary school education to learners in Gompies, Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 227 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mapatjakeng is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mapatjakeng 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
Mapatjakeng 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, Mapatjakeng reported a total enrollment of 227 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Mapatjakeng is situated in Gompies, 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: Mapatjakeng Village; Zebediela; Mokerong;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X329; Gompies.
Curriculum & Academics
Mapatjakeng is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mapatjakeng 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 Mapatjakeng 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
Mapatjakeng Village; Zebediela; Mokerong;
Gompies, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X329; Gompies
Phone
+27 76 034 6480Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921230269
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.