Seokgome

Steelpoort, Limpopo ยท Sekhukhune East

Public Secondary School Q1 No Fee

About Seokgome

Seokgome is classified as a public secondary school serving the Steelpoort area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 489 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Seokgome 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, Seokgome 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

Seokgome 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, Seokgome reported a total enrollment of 489 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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

Seokgome is situated in Steelpoort (Steelpoort), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Makhuduthamaga local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Stocking Village; Steelpoort; Be-ngwenyama-tris;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 965; Steelpoort1133.

Curriculum & Academics

Seokgome is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Seokgome was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Seokgome 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

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Address

Stocking Village; Steelpoort; Be-ngwenyama-tris;

Steelpoort, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 965; Steelpoort1133

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 489
Educators 14

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictSekhukhune East

EMIS Number

925661238

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.