Public primary school
Marken
Marken, Limpopo
Marken is a public primary school in Marken, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 282 learners and 9 educators, about 31.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 282 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 31.3 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 42 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 906111740 |
Address and location
| Street address | Marken |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2; Marken |
| Town | Marken |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mogalakwena |
| Municipality | Lephalale |
| Ward | 93607007 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Marken
Is Marken a public or private school?
Marken is a public primary school.
Does Marken charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Marken?
282 learners and 9 educators (about 31.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 42 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Marken?
Its EMIS number is 906111740.
Where is Marken?
Marken. It is in Marken, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. Phone 014 765 0121.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.