Matswake
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Matswake
Matswake is a public secondary school located in Polokwane, Limpopo. The school recorded 285 learners and 13 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matswake 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, Matswake 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
Matswake 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, Matswake reported a total enrollment of 285 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Matswake is situated in Polokwane (Bullbullvillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 5; The Bull Bull; Ga-manaka;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 50; Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Matswake is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matswake 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 Matswake 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
5; The Bull Bull; Ga-manaka;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 50; Bochum
Phone
+27 72 306 0423Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920210968
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.