Rathaga
Duiwelskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Rathaga
Rathaga is a public primary school located in Duiwelskloof, Limpopo. The school recorded 769 learners and 16 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 48:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rathaga 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, Rathaga 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
Rathaga 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, Rathaga reported a total enrollment of 769 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 48:1, 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
Rathaga is situated in Duiwelskloof (Bolobedu), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Rakwadu Village. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X755; Ga-kgapane.
Curriculum & Academics
Rathaga is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rathaga 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 Rathaga 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
Rakwadu Village
Duiwelskloof, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X755; Ga-kgapane
Phone
+27 76 414 6096Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
918511296
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.