Sekgophokgophong
Groothoek, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Sekgophokgophong
A public primary school serving the Groothoek community in Limpopo, Sekgophokgophong operates under the Capricorn South education district. The school recorded 472 learners and 14 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sekgophokgophong is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Sekgophokgophong 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
Sekgophokgophong 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, Sekgophokgophong reported a total enrollment of 472 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
Sekgophokgophong is situated in Groothoek (Volopvillage), 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: Volop Village; Zebediela; Moletlane Tribal;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 489; Groothoek.
Curriculum & Academics
Sekgophokgophong is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sekgophokgophong 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 Sekgophokgophong 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
Volop Village; Zebediela; Moletlane Tribal;
Groothoek, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 489; Groothoek
Phone
+27 71 493 3270Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921230696
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.