Matalane
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Matalane
As a public school, Matalane provides primary school education to learners in Polokwane, Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 346 learners taught by 11 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matalane 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, Matalane 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
Matalane 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, Matalane reported a total enrollment of 346 learners with a teaching staff of 11 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
Matalane 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: Mafefe Tribal Authority; Malakabaneng;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 136; Mafefe.
Curriculum & Academics
Matalane is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matalane 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 Matalane 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
Mafefe Tribal Authority; Malakabaneng;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 136; Mafefe
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923260727
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.