Morakolo
Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Morakolo
Morakolo (EMIS: 921110709) is a public secondary school situated in Lephalale, Limpopo and managed by the Waterberg education district. The 2025 academic year saw 845 enrolled learners instructed by 31 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Morakolo 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, Morakolo 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
Morakolo 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, Morakolo reported a total enrollment of 845 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Morakolo is situated in Lephalale (Matladi), 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: Shongoane 2; Chiefshongoane; Batlhalerwa T. Aut.;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1497; Ellisras.
Curriculum & Academics
Morakolo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Morakolo 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 Morakolo 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
Shongoane 2; Chiefshongoane; Batlhalerwa T. Aut.;
Lephalale, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1497; Ellisras
Phone
+27 14 769 0082Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921110709
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.