Setotolwane

Polokwane, Limpopo ยท Capricorn South

Public Special Needs Education School

About Setotolwane

Registered under EMIS 922223479, Setotolwane serves as a public special needs education school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 287 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Setotolwane is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Setotolwane 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, Setotolwane reported a total enrollment of 287 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Setotolwane is situated in Polokwane (Newlandsmashashane), 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 Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Newlands Mashashane. For postal correspondence, use: Pbag X 7372.

Curriculum & Academics

Setotolwane is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Setotolwane 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 Setotolwane 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Newlands Mashashane

Polokwane, Limpopo

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Postal

Pbag X 7372

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 287
Educators 23

Learner:Educator Ratio

12:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSpecial Needs Education School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
FocusSpecial Needs Education
Statusopen
DistrictCapricorn South

EMIS Number

922223479

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.