Makgotlho Primary School
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Makgotlho Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makgotlho Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Makgotlho 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
Makgotlho 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, Makgotlho Primary School reported a total enrollment of 232 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Makgotlho Primary School 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: 346; Buffelshoek;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 986; Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Makgotlho Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makgotlho 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 Makgotlho 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
346; Buffelshoek;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 986; Bochum
Phone
+27 76 061 3123Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920210609
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.