Mothiba
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mothiba
Based in Polokwane, Limpopo, Mothiba is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 486 learners with a teaching staff of 14, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Mothiba 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, Mothiba 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
Mothiba 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, Mothiba reported a total enrollment of 486 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
Mothiba is situated in Polokwane (Dipelaneng), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Ga-mothiba 69. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 450; Ga-mothiba.
Curriculum & Academics
Mothiba is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mothiba 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 Mothiba 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-mothiba 69
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 450; Ga-mothiba
Phone
+27 71 657 3364Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923241016
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.