Matholeni
Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Matholeni
Matholeni (EMIS 925630487) serves the Burgersfort community as a public primary school in Limpopo. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 79 learners taught by 2 educators, achieving a ratio of 40:1. 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
Matholeni 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, Matholeni 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
Matholeni 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, Matholeni reported a total enrollment of 79 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Matholeni is situated in Burgersfort, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Matimatsatsi. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 147; Driekop1129.
Curriculum & Academics
Matholeni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matholeni 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 Matholeni 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
Matimatsatsi
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 147; Driekop1129
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925630487
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.