Mmamarama
Gamakgaphola, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mmamarama
As a public secondary school, Mmamarama provides education to learners in Gamakgaphola, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Capricorn South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 258 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mmamarama 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, Mmamarama 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
Mmamarama 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, Mmamarama reported a total enrollment of 258 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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
Mmamarama is situated in Gamakgaphola, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ga Ramakgaphola; Village; Moletji T Authority;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 189; Seshego.
Curriculum & Academics
Mmamarama is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mmamarama 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 Mmamarama 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
Ga Ramakgaphola; Village; Moletji T Authority;
Gamakgaphola, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 189; Seshego
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922220866
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.