Maphokwane
Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Maphokwane
Located in Namakgale within Limpopo, Maphokwane is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 1476 learners and 49 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maphokwane 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, Maphokwane 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
Maphokwane 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, Maphokwane reported a total enrollment of 1,476 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Maphokwane is situated in Namakgale (Namakgale), 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 Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Masemaneng 52; Mashishimale R2;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7224; Namakgale.
Curriculum & Academics
Maphokwane is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maphokwane 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 Maphokwane 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
Masemaneng 52; Mashishimale R2;
Namakgale, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 7224; Namakgale
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
913420307
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.