Public primary school

Motlhasedi

Palalanorth, Seleka, Limpopo

Motlhasedi is a public primary school in Palalanorth, Seleka, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 890 learners and 26 educators, about 34.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)890
Educators (2025)26
Learners per educator34.2 (province average 35.4)
Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 970 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number908110761

Address and location

Street addressBoschediesche; Village; Seleka Area;
Postal addressP.O. Box 2; Seleka
Suburb / areaPalalanorth
TownSeleka
ProvinceLimpopo
Education districtWaterberg
MunicipalityLephalale
Ward93602005
Former departmentLebowa

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 Motlhasedi

Is Motlhasedi a public or private school?

Motlhasedi is a public primary school.

Does Motlhasedi 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 Motlhasedi?

890 learners and 26 educators (about 34.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 970 similar schools in Limpopo.

What is the EMIS number of Motlhasedi?

Its EMIS number is 908110761.

Where is Motlhasedi?

Boschediesche; Village; Seleka Area;. It is in Palalanorth, Seleka, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. Phone 072 509 7654.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.