Mashabashaba
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mashabashaba
Situated in an rural part of Polokwane, Limpopo, Mashabashaba functions as a public primary school within the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 115 learners with a teaching staff of 4, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mashabashaba 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, Mashabashaba 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
Mashabashaba 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, Mashabashaba reported a total enrollment of 115 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Mashabashaba is situated in Polokwane (Mafefe), 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: Kapa Villaqge; Mafefe;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 75; Mafefe.
Curriculum & Academics
Mashabashaba is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mashabashaba 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 Mashabashaba 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
Kapa Villaqge; Mafefe;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 75; Mafefe
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923260697
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.