Motse Maria
Mashashane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Motse Maria
Situated in Mashashane, Limpopo, Motse Maria is a public secondary school overseen by the Capricorn South education district. The school recorded 466 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Motse Maria is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Motse Maria 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
Motse Maria 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, Motse Maria reported a total enrollment of 466 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Motse Maria is situated in Mashashane (Polokwane), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Doornspruit 655. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 7836; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Motse Maria is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Motse Maria 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 Motse Maria 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
Doornspruit 655
Mashashane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 7836; Pietersburg
Phone
+27 15 224 1088Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
904221067
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.