Mphela 'a Marumo
Apel, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Mphela 'a Marumo
Mphela 'a Marumo is registered as a public secondary school based in Apel, Limpopo, under the Sekhukhune East education district. The school recorded 972 learners and 32 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mphela 'a Marumo 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, Mphela 'a Marumo 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
Mphela 'a Marumo 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, Mphela 'a Marumo reported a total enrollment of 972 learners with a teaching staff of 32 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
Mphela 'a Marumo is situated in Apel, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mankotsane Village. For postal correspondence, use: Box 664, Apel.
Curriculum & Academics
Mphela 'a Marumo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mphela 'a Marumo 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996601400
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.