Public combined school
Mara
Buysdorp, Limpopo
Mara is a public combined school in Buysdorp, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 143 learners and 4 educators, about 35.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Limpopo (604 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 143 |
| Educators (2025) | 4 |
| Learners per educator | 35.8 (province average 33.8) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 905332004 |
Address and location
| Street address | Buysdorp |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 31; Buysdorp |
| Town | Buysdorp |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe West |
| Municipality | Makhado |
| Ward | 93404026 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.