Mpatapata
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Mpatapata
As a public school, Mpatapata provides secondary school education to learners in Polokwane, Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 130 learners taught by 4 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mpatapata 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, Mpatapata 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
Mpatapata 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, Mpatapata reported a total enrollment of 130 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mpatapata is situated in Polokwane, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Brilliant Farm, No 155. For postal correspondence, use: Box 1448, Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Mpatapata is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mpatapata was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Mpatapata 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
Brilliant Farm, No 155
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
Box 1448, Bochum
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920211206
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.