Mathabe
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mathabe
Registered under EMIS 923260734, Mathabe serves as a public primary school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 392 enrolled learners instructed by 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mathabe 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, Mathabe 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
Mathabe 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, Mathabe reported a total enrollment of 392 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mathabe is situated in Polokwane, 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: Gamashoene Village; Gamphahlele;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1756; Mphahlele.
Curriculum & Academics
Mathabe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mathabe 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 Mathabe 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
Gamashoene Village; Gamphahlele;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1756; Mphahlele
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923260734
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.