Ngwanakwadi
Marken, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Ngwanakwadi
As a public school, Ngwanakwadi provides primary school education to learners in Marken, Limpopo. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district. The 2025 school year recorded 223 learners taught by 6 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ngwanakwadi 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, Ngwanakwadi 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
Ngwanakwadi 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, Ngwanakwadi reported a total enrollment of 223 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ngwanakwadi is situated in Marken (Bakenberg), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Dipere Village; Next To Bar Lounge; 23/1461;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 132; Marken.
Curriculum & Academics
Ngwanakwadi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ngwanakwadi 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 Ngwanakwadi 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
Dipere Village; Next To Bar Lounge; 23/1461;
Marken, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 132; Marken
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921142232
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.