Maroba
Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Maroba
Maroba provides secondary school education as a public school in Zebediela, Limpopo. The school is administered under the Capricorn South education district. In 2025, the school reported 471 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maroba 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, Maroba 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
Maroba 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, Maroba reported a total enrollment of 471 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Maroba is situated in Zebediela (Rakgwatha), 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: Rakgoatha Village; Zebediela;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 558; Groothoek.
Curriculum & Academics
Maroba is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maroba was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Maroba 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
Rakgoatha Village; Zebediela;
Zebediela, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 558; Groothoek
Phone
+27 71 657 3733Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921230283
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.