Arethabeng
Sectionb, Groblersdal, Limpopo 332 m
Public primary school
St. Mark's
Janefurse, Groblersdal, Limpopo
St. Mark's is a public primary school in Janefurse, Groblersdal, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 602 learners and 19 educators, about 31.7 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 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 602 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 970 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 925661799 |
Address and location
| Street address | Vergelegen 'B'; Jane Furse; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X430; Jane Furse |
| Suburb / area | Janefurse |
| Town | Groblersdal |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune East |
| Municipality | Makhuduthamaga |
| Ward | 90302018 |
| 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 St. Mark's
Is St. Mark's a public or private school?
St. Mark's is a public primary school.
Does St. Mark's 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 2 school.
How many learners are at St. Mark's?
602 learners and 19 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 970 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of St. Mark's?
Its EMIS number is 925661799.
Where is St. Mark's?
Vergelegen 'B'; Jane Furse;. It is in Janefurse, Groblersdal, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district.
Schools near St. Mark's
St. Mark's Comprehensive College
Janefurse, Groblersdal, Limpopo 368 m
83.8% matric 2025Lengama
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Kalafong
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Leap Science and Maths
Janefurse, Jabefurse, Limpopo 523 m
95.4% matric 2025Jane Furse Comprehensive
Janefurse, Limpopo 1.3 km
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Baropodi
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.