Awelani Christian School
Shayadima, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Awelani Christian School
Awelani Christian School is classified as a independent primary school serving the Shayadima area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 341 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Awelani Christian School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Awelani Christian School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Awelani Christian School reported a total enrollment of 341 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Awelani Christian School is situated in Shayadima, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand 1032; Shayandima;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2917; Shayandima945.
Curriculum & Academics
Awelani Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Awelani Christian School was historically administered under the Venda education department. Venda was one of the former homelands with its own education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Awelani Christian School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand 1032; Shayandima;
Shayadima, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 2917; Shayandima945
Phone
+27 15 964 3777Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930320070
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.