Nkgonyeletse
Marishane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Nkgonyeletse
Based in Marishane, Limpopo, Nkgonyeletse is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Sekhukhune South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 320 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. 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
Nkgonyeletse 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, Nkgonyeletse 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
Nkgonyeletse 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, Nkgonyeletse reported a total enrollment of 320 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Nkgonyeletse is situated in Marishane, 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 Makhuduthamaga local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nebo; Ga-mashabela; Malegasane;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 487; Marishane.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkgonyeletse is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkgonyeletse 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 Nkgonyeletse 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
Nebo; Ga-mashabela; Malegasane;
Marishane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 487; Marishane
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
924642329
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.