Steelpoort Academy
Steelpoort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Steelpoort Academy
Operating as a public institution, Steelpoort Academy is a combined school located in Steelpoort within Limpopo. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1247 learners taught by 53 educators, achieving a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Steelpoort Academy is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Steelpoort Academy 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
Steelpoort Academy 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, Steelpoort Academy reported a total enrollment of 1,247 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Steelpoort Academy 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 Greater Sekhukhune, under the Makhuduthamaga local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Plaas Goudmyn / Farm Goldmine. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1.
Curriculum & Academics
Steelpoort Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Steelpoort Academy was historically administered under the Transvaal Education Department(ted) 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 Steelpoort Academy 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
Address
Plaas Goudmyn / Farm Goldmine
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1
Phone
+27 13 230 9341Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996606306
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.