Piet N. Aphane
Gompies, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Piet N. Aphane
A public institution, Piet N. Aphane functions as a secondary school located in Gompies, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Capricorn South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 765 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 33:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Piet N. Aphane 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, Piet N. Aphane 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
Piet N. Aphane 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, Piet N. Aphane reported a total enrollment of 765 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Piet N. Aphane is situated in Gompies, 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 Lepelle-nkumpi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Magatle Village; Zebediela;. For postal correspondence, use: Area 79; P.o. Gompies.
Curriculum & Academics
Piet N. Aphane is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Piet N. Aphane 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 Piet N. Aphane 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
Magatle Village; Zebediela;
Gompies, Limpopo
Postal
Area 79; P.o. Gompies
Phone
+27 82 585 3620Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921230566
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.