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Public primary school
Raphela
Mahwelereng, Limpopo
Raphela is a public primary school in Mahwelereng, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 490 learners and 13 educators, about 37.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 490 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 37.7 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 352 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 921121334 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2285 Molalakgori-Street; Mahwelereng |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 231; Mahwelereng |
| Town | Mahwelereng |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mogalakwena |
| Municipality | Mogalakwena |
| Ward | 93607026 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
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 Raphela
Is Raphela a public or private school?
Raphela is a public primary school.
Does Raphela 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 Raphela?
490 learners and 13 educators (about 37.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 352 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Raphela?
Its EMIS number is 921121334.
Where is Raphela?
2285 Molalakgori-Street; Mahwelereng. It is in Mahwelereng, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. Phone 015 483 0627.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.