Matamela Ramaphosa
Bela Bela, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Matamela Ramaphosa
Matamela Ramaphosa is classified as a public secondary school serving the Bela Bela area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Waterberg education district. For the 2025 academic year, 926 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 44:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matamela Ramaphosa is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Matamela Ramaphosa 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
Matamela Ramaphosa 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, Matamela Ramaphosa reported a total enrollment of 926 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Matamela Ramaphosa is situated in Bela Bela (Spa Park), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Bela Bela local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand 35, Koppewaai, Spa Park, Bela Bela. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 315 Spa Park.
Curriculum & Academics
Matamela Ramaphosa is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Matamela Ramaphosa 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
Stand 35, Koppewaai, Spa Park, Bela Bela
Bela Bela, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 315 Spa Park
Phone
+27 81 216 2949Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
991104503
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.