Mphachue
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Mphachue
In the rural area of Polokwane, Limpopo, Mphachue operates as a public secondary school within the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 349 learners with a teaching staff of 14, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Mphachue 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, Mphachue 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
Mphachue 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, Mphachue reported a total enrollment of 349 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
Mphachue is situated in Polokwane (Gamphahlele), 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 Lepelle-nkumpi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mogodi Ga Mphahlele. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1134; Chuniespoort.
Curriculum & Academics
Mphachue is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mphachue 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 Mphachue 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
Mogodi Ga Mphahlele
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1134; Chuniespoort
Phone
+27 71 656 4019Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923260949
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.