Marcus Masibe
Platinumrif, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Marcus Masibe
Marcus Masibe is classified as a public primary school serving the Platinumrif area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mogalakwena education district. For the 2025 academic year, 345 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 34:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Marcus Masibe 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, Marcus Masibe 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
Marcus Masibe 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, Marcus Masibe reported a total enrollment of 345 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Marcus Masibe is situated in Platinumrif (Sterkwatergapica), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ga Pila 552; Strekwater Mokopane;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 325;potgietersrus.
Curriculum & Academics
Marcus Masibe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Marcus Masibe was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Marcus Masibe 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
Ga Pila 552; Strekwater Mokopane;
Platinumrif, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 325;potgietersrus
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921120874
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.