Morukhurukhung
Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Morukhurukhung
Situated in an rural part of Lephalale, Limpopo, Morukhurukhung functions as a public primary school within the Waterberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 211 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Morukhurukhung 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, Morukhurukhung 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
Morukhurukhung 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, Morukhurukhung reported a total enrollment of 211 learners with a teaching staff of 6 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
Morukhurukhung is situated in Lephalale (Seleka), 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: 81 Witpoort; Gantone;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1209; Ellisras.
Curriculum & Academics
Morukhurukhung is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Morukhurukhung 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 Morukhurukhung 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
81 Witpoort; Gantone;
Lephalale, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1209; Ellisras
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921110730
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.