Mabine Primary School
Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Mabine Primary School
Located in Namakgale within Limpopo, Mabine Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 646 learners and 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mabine Primary School 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, Mabine 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
Mabine 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, Mabine Primary School reported a total enrollment of 646 learners with a teaching staff of 18 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
Mabine Primary School is situated in Namakgale (Namakgale), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mashishimale; Mohlabeng;25;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X11005; Namakgale.
Curriculum & Academics
Mabine Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mabine Primary School 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 Mabine 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
Mashishimale; Mohlabeng;25;
Namakgale, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X11005; Namakgale
Phone
+27 15 004 0697Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
913420239
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.