Selelo
Babirwa, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Selelo
Serving the Babirwa community in Limpopo, Selelo operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Capricorn North education district. In 2025, the school reported 556 learners and 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Selelo 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, Selelo 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
Selelo 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, Selelo reported a total enrollment of 556 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Selelo is situated in Babirwa (Devredevillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Site Number 1; Devrede Village;ga Kibi;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6; Babirwa.
Curriculum & Academics
Selelo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Selelo 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 Selelo 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
Site Number 1; Devrede Village;ga Kibi;
Babirwa, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 6; Babirwa
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920211732
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.