Maratapelo Primary School
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Maratapelo Primary School
A public primary school serving the Polokwane community in Limpopo, Maratapelo Primary School operates under the Capricorn South education district. The school recorded 588 learners and 18 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maratapelo 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, Maratapelo 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
Maratapelo 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, Maratapelo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 588 learners with a teaching staff of 18 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
Maratapelo Primary School is situated in Polokwane (Gachuene), 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: Maratapelo; Ga Chuene;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1575; Mogodumo.
Curriculum & Academics
Maratapelo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maratapelo 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 Maratapelo 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
Maratapelo; Ga Chuene;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1575; Mogodumo
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923260673
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.