Matheko
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Matheko
Matheko provides primary school education as a public school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The school is administered under the Capricorn North education district. In 2025, the school reported 310 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matheko 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, Matheko 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
Matheko 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, Matheko reported a total enrollment of 310 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Matheko is situated in Polokwane (Gallshielsvillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Gallshiels Farm; Bochum;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 44; Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Matheko is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matheko 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 Matheko 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
Gallshiels Farm; Bochum;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 44; Bochum
Phone
+27 73 111 8261Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920210906
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.