Tetema
Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Tetema
As a public secondary school, Tetema provides education to learners in Mahwelereng, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mogalakwena education district. For the 2025 academic year, 421 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tetema is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Tetema 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
Tetema 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, Tetema reported a total enrollment of 421 learners with a teaching staff of 12 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
Tetema is situated in Mahwelereng (Maroteng), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bakone Tribal Authority; Maroten;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X614; Mahwelereng.
Curriculum & Academics
Tetema is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tetema 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 Tetema 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
Bakone Tribal Authority; Maroten;
Mahwelereng, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X614; Mahwelereng
Phone
+27 82 720 9429Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921121464
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.