Motlhajwa
Tomburke, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Motlhajwa
As a public secondary school, Motlhajwa provides education to learners in Tomburke, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Waterberg education district. For the 2025 academic year, 267 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 30:1. 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
Motlhajwa 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, Motlhajwa 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
Motlhajwa 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, Motlhajwa reported a total enrollment of 267 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Motlhajwa is situated in Tomburke (Sefilhogdvillage), 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: Rietfontein; Village; Seleka 415;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 06; Tomburke.
Curriculum & Academics
Motlhajwa is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Motlhajwa 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 Motlhajwa 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
Rietfontein; Village; Seleka 415;
Tomburke, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 06; Tomburke
Phone
+27 76 832 0184Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921110754
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.