Mmatholo
Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Mmatholo
A public institution, Mmatholo functions as a primary school located in Groblersdal, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 475 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 37:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mmatholo 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, Mmatholo 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
Mmatholo 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, Mmatholo reported a total enrollment of 475 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Mmatholo is situated in Groblersdal (Matsepevillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Elias Motsoaledi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mmatholo School; Ga-matsepe; Tafelkop;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 245; Boleo474.
Curriculum & Academics
Mmatholo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mmatholo 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 Mmatholo 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
Mmatholo School; Ga-matsepe; Tafelkop;
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 245; Boleo474
Phone
+27 72 510 2277Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
924650344
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.