Bale
Manenzhe, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Bale
Bale functions as a public primary school in Manenzhe, Limpopo, falling within the Vhembe East education district. The school recorded 239 learners and 7 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bale is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Bale is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Bale 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, Bale reported a total enrollment of 239 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bale is situated in Manenzhe (Bale), 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 Musina local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bale Village; Near Faith Mission Church;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 221; Manenzhe967.
Curriculum & Academics
Bale is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bale 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 Bale 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Bale Village; Near Faith Mission Church;
Manenzhe, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 221; Manenzhe967
Phone
+27 79 505 5213Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
929310302
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.