B.B. Matlaila Primary School
Naboomspruit, Limpopo · Waterberg
About B.B. Matlaila Primary School
Located in Naboomspruit within Limpopo, B.B. Matlaila Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Waterberg education district. In 2025, the school reported 1245 learners and 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
B.B. Matlaila Primary School 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, B.B. Matlaila Primary School 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
B.B. Matlaila Primary School 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, B.B. Matlaila Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,245 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
B.B. Matlaila Primary School is situated in Naboomspruit (Mookgophong), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mookgopong local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand 989; Mookeopong; Naboomspruit;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1120; Naboomspruit.
Curriculum & Academics
B.B. Matlaila Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
B.B. Matlaila Primary School 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 B.B. Matlaila Primary School 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
Stand 989; Mookeopong; Naboomspruit;
Naboomspruit, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1120; Naboomspruit
Phone
+27 14 743 2004Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906120034
Department of Basic Education
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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.