Mbokota
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Mbokota
Based in Makhado, Limpopo, Mbokota is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Vhembe West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 541 learners with a teaching staff of 17, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbokota 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, Mbokota 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
Mbokota 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, Mbokota reported a total enrollment of 541 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Mbokota is situated in Makhado, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 1150; Mbokota;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 303; Elim Hospital.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbokota is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbokota was historically administered under the Gazankulu 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 Mbokota 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
Stand No 1150; Mbokota;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 303; Elim Hospital
Phone
+27 71 658 7840Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520689
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.