S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical
In the urban area of Polokwane, Limpopo, S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical operates as a public secondary school within the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1544 learners with a teaching staff of 46, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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, S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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
S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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, S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical reported a total enrollment of 1,544 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical is situated in Polokwane (Lebakgomo), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Lebowakgomo Next To Legislature Buildings. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X16; Lebowakgomo.
Curriculum & Academics
S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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 S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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
Lebowakgomo Next To Legislature Buildings
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X16; Lebowakgomo
Phone
+27 15 633 5411Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923261270
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.