Thapola-a-nkona
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Thapola-a-nkona
A public institution, Thapola-a-nkona functions as a primary school located in Trichardtsdal, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mopani West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 575 learners were enrolled, taught by 15 educators at a ratio of 38:1. 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
Thapola-a-nkona 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, Thapola-a-nkona 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
Thapola-a-nkona 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, Thapola-a-nkona reported a total enrollment of 575 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Thapola-a-nkona is situated in Trichardtsdal (Calaisvillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Maruleng local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Calais Village. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 388; Trichardtsdal 890.
Curriculum & Academics
Thapola-a-nkona is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thapola-a-nkona was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Thapola-a-nkona 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
Calais Village
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 388; Trichardtsdal 890
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
901540461
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.