Ngwanamago
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Ngwanamago
Ngwanamago is registered as a public primary school based in Polokwane, Limpopo, under the Capricorn South education district. The school recorded 541 learners and 16 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ngwanamago 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, Ngwanamago 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
Ngwanamago 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, Ngwanamago reported a total enrollment of 541 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ngwanamago is situated in Polokwane, 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 Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mothiba Ngwanamago Ga-maga Jaskraal. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X7367; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Ngwanamago is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ngwanamago 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 Ngwanamago 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
Mothiba Ngwanamago Ga-maga Jaskraal
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X7367; Pietersburg
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923060994
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.