Wem
Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Wem
A independent institution, Wem functions as a combined school located in Burgersfort, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 137 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Wem 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
Wem 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, Wem reported a total enrollment of 137 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Wem is situated in Burgersfort (Gamashamothane), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: P.o. Box 1863. For postal correspondence, use: Gamoshamothane Village.
Curriculum & Academics
Wem is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wem was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Wem 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
P.o. Box 1863
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Postal
Gamoshamothane Village
Phone
+27 73 707 0725Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996602401
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.