St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School
Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East
About St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St. Patrick Mathibela 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, St. Patrick Mathibela 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
St. Patrick Mathibela 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, St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 890 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
St. Patrick Mathibela 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: Shangaan Village;phalaborwa Tribal Authority;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 9142; Namakgale.
Curriculum & Academics
St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 St. Patrick Mathibela 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
Shangaan Village;phalaborwa Tribal Authority;
Namakgale, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 9142; Namakgale
Phone
+27 65 954 1341Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
916412053
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.