Mfake
Tomburke, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Mfake
Mfake provides primary school education as a public school in Tomburke, Limpopo. The school is administered under the Waterberg education district. In 2025, the school reported 421 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mfake 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, Mfake 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
Mfake 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, Mfake reported a total enrollment of 421 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Mfake is situated in Tomburke (Lephalala), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Lephalale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 133 Robroy No 2; Village (seleka); P.o. Box 2;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 02; Tomburke.
Curriculum & Academics
Mfake is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mfake 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 Mfake 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
133 Robroy No 2; Village (seleka); P.o. Box 2;
Tomburke, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 02; Tomburke
Phone
+27 72 836 0964Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921110600
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.