Mathume
Masemola, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Mathume
Located in Masemola within Limpopo, Mathume is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Sekhukhune South education district. In 2025, the school reported 76 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 19:1. 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
Mathume 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, Mathume 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
Mathume 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, Mathume reported a total enrollment of 76 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mathume is situated in Masemola (Mahlolwanengsection), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Makhuduthamaga local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mmotwaneng; Mahloloaneng; Ga-masemola;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 339; Masemola1060.
Curriculum & Academics
Mathume is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mathume 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 Mathume 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
Mmotwaneng; Mahloloaneng; Ga-masemola;
Masemola, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 339; Masemola1060
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
924641432
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.