Shakoleng
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Shakoleng
Serving the Polokwane community in Limpopo, Shakoleng operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Capricorn North education district. In 2025, the school reported 99 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shakoleng is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Shakoleng 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
Shakoleng 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, Shakoleng reported a total enrollment of 99 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Shakoleng is situated in Polokwane, 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 Molemole local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 160 Rheinland Farm; Private Bag X 04; Neardertal;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 796; Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Shakoleng is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shakoleng 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 Shakoleng 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
160 Rheinland Farm; Private Bag X 04; Neardertal;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 796; Bochum
Phone
+27 82 641 6877Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922211848
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.