Mathew Phosa
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Mathew Phosa
Operating as a public institution, Mathew Phosa is a secondary school located in Polokwane within Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1158 learners taught by 37 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mathew Phosa 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, Mathew Phosa 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
Mathew Phosa 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, Mathew Phosa reported a total enrollment of 1,158 learners with a teaching staff of 37 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
Mathew Phosa is situated in Polokwane (Bochum), 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: Stand No.1151, Ext 5, Bochum. For postal correspondence, use: Pbag 88, Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Mathew Phosa 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 Mathew Phosa 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 No.1151, Ext 5, Bochum
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
Pbag 88, Bochum
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
992201304
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.