Potlake
Polokwane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Potlake
Potlake provides secondary school education as a public school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The school is administered under the Sekhukhune East education district. In 2025, the school reported 538 learners and 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Potlake 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, Potlake 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
Potlake 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, Potlake reported a total enrollment of 538 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Potlake is situated in Polokwane, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ga Nkoana; Sefateng Village; Atok Area;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 116; Atok749.
Curriculum & Academics
Potlake is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Potlake 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 Potlake 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
Ga Nkoana; Sefateng Village; Atok Area;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 116; Atok749
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
925630265
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.