Matlala
Marblehall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Matlala
With EMIS number 996606802, Matlala is a public primary school located in Marblehall, Limpopo, operating within the Sekhukhune South district. The 2025 academic year saw 311 enrolled learners instructed by 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matlala 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, Matlala 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
Matlala 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, Matlala reported a total enrollment of 311 learners with a teaching staff of 9 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
Matlala is situated in Marblehall, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Greater Sekhukhune, under the Ephraim Mogale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Marble Hall. For postal correspondence, use: Stand No. 02.
Curriculum & Academics
Matlala is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matlala was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Matlala 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996606802
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.