Mahlasedi

Mahlasedi is a public special needs school in Lebowakgomo, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 646 learners and 37 educators, about 17.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Limpopo (260 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	646
Educators (2025)	37
Learners per educator	17.5 (province average 13.9)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	923260505

Address and location

Street address	Stand No 192
Postal address	Pbag X 44; Lebowakgomo
Suburb / area	Lebowakgomo
Town	Polokwane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn South
Municipality	Lepelle-Nkumpi
Ward	93505013
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.