Zoetfontein
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Zoetfontein
Registered under EMIS 923241542, Zoetfontein serves as a public secondary school in Polokwane, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 271 enrolled learners instructed by 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zoetfontein 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, Zoetfontein 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
Zoetfontein 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, Zoetfontein reported a total enrollment of 271 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Zoetfontein is situated in Polokwane (Molepo), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Thaba Trust Farm; Ga Molepo;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3235; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Zoetfontein is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zoetfontein 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 Zoetfontein 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
Thaba Trust Farm; Ga Molepo;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 3235; Pietersburg
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923241542
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.