Mamagola Primary School
Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Mogalakwena
About Mamagola Primary School
Mamagola Primary School (EMIS: 921120799) is a public primary school situated in Potgietersrus, Limpopo and managed by the Mogalakwena education district. The 2025 academic year saw 98 enrolled learners instructed by 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mamagola 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, Mamagola 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
Mamagola 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, Mamagola Primary School reported a total enrollment of 98 learners with a teaching staff of 3 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
Mamagola Primary School is situated in Potgietersrus (Makopane), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mogalakwena education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Mogalakwena local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Magope Village; Mapela; Site No. 257;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 672; Mapela.
Curriculum & Academics
Mamagola Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mamagola 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 Mamagola 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
Magope Village; Mapela; Site No. 257;
Potgietersrus, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 672; Mapela
Phone
+27 71 834 0234Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921120799
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.