Matime
Sekhukhune, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Matime
As a public school, Matime provides primary school education to learners in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 174 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. 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
Matime 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, Matime 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
Matime 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, Matime reported a total enrollment of 174 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Matime is situated in Sekhukhune (Janefurse), 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 Makhuduthamaga local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ga Maloma; Box 480; Sekhukhune;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 480; Sekhukhune1124.
Curriculum & Academics
Matime is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matime 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 Matime 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
Ga Maloma; Box 480; Sekhukhune;
Sekhukhune, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 480; Sekhukhune1124
Phone
+27 82 718 9137Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925660747
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.