Mpelegeng Matlala
Zebediela, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Mpelegeng Matlala
Serving the Zebediela community in Limpopo, Mpelegeng Matlala operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Sekhukhune South education district. In 2025, the school reported 393 learners and 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mpelegeng Matlala is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mpelegeng Matlala 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
Mpelegeng Matlala 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, Mpelegeng Matlala reported a total enrollment of 393 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Mpelegeng Matlala is situated in Zebediela (Dihoeung), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Ephraim Mogale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ga Matlala Dichoeung; Zebediela;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 104; Dichoeung.
Curriculum & Academics
Mpelegeng Matlala is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mpelegeng Matlala 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 Mpelegeng Matlala 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 Matlala Dichoeung; Zebediela;
Zebediela, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 104; Dichoeung
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921230481
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.