Modimolle -1
Phagameng, Nylstroom, Limpopo 316 m
Public primary school
Maokeng
Phagamen, Nylstroom, Limpopo
Maokeng is a public primary school in Phagamen, Nylstroom, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 283 learners and 39 educators, about 32.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 283 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 32.9 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 83% of 352 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 910132379 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4162; Masenya Street; Phagameng; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 5338; Nylstroom |
| Suburb / area | Phagamen |
| Town | Nylstroom |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Waterberg |
| Municipality | Modimolle |
| Ward | 93605006 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Maokeng
Is Maokeng a public or private school?
Maokeng is a public primary school.
Does Maokeng charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Maokeng?
1 283 learners and 39 educators (about 32.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 83% of 352 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Maokeng?
Its EMIS number is 910132379.
Where is Maokeng?
4162; Masenya Street; Phagameng;. It is in Phagamen, Nylstroom, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. Phone 014 717 4951.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.