Tswatsane
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Tswatsane
Operating as a public institution, Tswatsane is a primary school located in Polokwane within Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 122 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tswatsane 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, Tswatsane 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
Tswatsane 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, Tswatsane reported a total enrollment of 122 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Tswatsane 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 Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Pickum Farm; P.o. Box 157; Bochum;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 157; Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Tswatsane is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tswatsane 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 Tswatsane 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
Pickum Farm; P.o. Box 157; Bochum;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 157; Bochum
Phone
+27 71 280 5282Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920211923
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.