Mopane
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Mopane
A public institution, Mopane functions as a combined school located in Makhado, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 488 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mopane 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, Mopane 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
Mopane 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, Mopane reported a total enrollment of 488 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mopane is situated in Makhado (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 Musina local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mopane. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14; Mopane.
Curriculum & Academics
Mopane is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mopane 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 Mopane 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
902331711
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.