Phatlaphadima

Phatlaphadima is a public special needs school in Mandela, Mashashane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 255 learners and 17 educators, about 15 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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)	255
Educators (2025)	17
Learners per educator	15 (province average 13.9)
EMIS number	922223378

Address and location

Street address	Maune, Mandela Village
Postal address	P O Box 433; Mashashane
Suburb / area	Mandela
Town	Mashashane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn North
Municipality	Polokwane
Ward	93502013

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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.