Mmamakwa
Warmbad, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Mmamakwa
Operating as a public institution, Mmamakwa is a primary school located in Warmbad within Limpopo. The school falls under the Waterberg education district. The 2025 school year recorded 867 learners taught by 24 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mmamakwa is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Mmamakwa 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
Mmamakwa 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, Mmamakwa reported a total enrollment of 867 learners with a teaching staff of 24 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
Mmamakwa is situated in Warmbad (Warmbad), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Bela Bela local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 207/208 Khota Street; Bele Bela; Warmbaths;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 179; Warmbaths.
Curriculum & Academics
Mmamakwa is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mmamakwa 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 Mmamakwa 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
207/208 Khota Street; Bele Bela; Warmbaths;
Warmbad, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 179; Warmbaths
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
910130901
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.