Matlhaba
Platinumreef, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Matlhaba
Operating as a public institution, Matlhaba is a primary school located in Platinumreef within Limpopo. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district. The 2025 school year recorded 252 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. 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
Matlhaba 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, Matlhaba 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
Matlhaba 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, Matlhaba reported a total enrollment of 252 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Matlhaba is situated in Platinumreef (Sterkwatergapila), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Site No 551; Sandsloot; Sapila Village;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 283; Platinum Reef.
Curriculum & Academics
Matlhaba is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matlhaba 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 Matlhaba 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
Site No 551; Sandsloot; Sapila Village;
Platinumreef, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 283; Platinum Reef
Phone
+27 82 888 3865Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921120928
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.