Raphela
Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Raphela
As a public primary school, Raphela provides education to learners in Mahwelereng, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mogalakwena education district. For the 2025 academic year, 490 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 38:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Raphela is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Raphela 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
Raphela 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, Raphela reported a total enrollment of 490 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Raphela is situated in Mahwelereng, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2285 Molalakgori-street; Mahwelereng. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 231; Mahwelereng.
Curriculum & Academics
Raphela is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Raphela 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 Raphela 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
2285 Molalakgori-street; Mahwelereng
Mahwelereng, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 231; Mahwelereng
Phone
+27 15 483 0627Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921121334
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.