Maatla

Maatla is a public primary school in Moetladimo, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 446 learners and 12 educators, about 37.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	446
Educators (2025)	12
Learners per educator	37.2 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 970 similar schools
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	926540720

Address and location

Street address	Stand No 217; Finale No1;
Postal address	P.O. Box 361; Moetladimo891
Town	Moetladimo
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Mopani West
Municipality	Maruleng
Ward	93305006
Former department	Lebowa

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Maatla

Is Maatla a public or private school?

Maatla is a public primary school.

Does Maatla charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Maatla?

446 learners and 12 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 970 similar schools in Limpopo.

What is the EMIS number of Maatla?

Its EMIS number is 926540720.

Where is Maatla?

Stand No 217; Finale No1;. It is in Moetladimo, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. Phone 071 659 9694.