Bele
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Bele
With EMIS number 928331032, Bele is a public primary school located in Makhado, Limpopo, operating within the Vhembe West district. The 2025 academic year saw 281 enrolled learners instructed by 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bele 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, Bele 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
Bele 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, Bele reported a total enrollment of 281 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Bele is situated in Makhado (Makhado), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Vuvha Ha Mulambilu. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3993; Louis Trichardt920.
Curriculum & Academics
Bele is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bele 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 Bele 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
Vuvha Ha Mulambilu
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 3993; Louis Trichardt920
Phone
+27 79 804 3231Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
928331032
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.