Maphuthe
Apel, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Maphuthe
Maphuthe is a public primary school located in Apel, Limpopo. The school recorded 376 learners and 11 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maphuthe 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, Maphuthe 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
Maphuthe 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, Maphuthe reported a total enrollment of 376 learners with a teaching staff of 11 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
Maphuthe is situated in Apel (Ritesection), 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: Mohlaleletse Village; P.o. Tsate; Sekhukhune;1121. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 486; Apel739.
Curriculum & Academics
Maphuthe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maphuthe 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 Maphuthe 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
Mohlaleletse Village; P.o. Tsate; Sekhukhune;1121
Apel, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 486; Apel739
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925610568
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.