Pax
Pietersburg, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Pax
Operating as a public institution, Pax is a secondary school located in Pietersburg within Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 491 learners taught by 18 educators, achieving a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pax is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Pax 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
Pax 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, Pax reported a total enrollment of 491 learners with a teaching staff of 18 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
Pax is situated in Pietersburg, 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: Vaalkop; Mashashane;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 7822; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Pax is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pax 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 Pax 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
Vaalkop; Mashashane;
Pietersburg, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 7822; Pietersburg
Phone
+27 15 295 9096Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
904221241
Department of Basic Education
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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.