Bungeni
Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Bungeni
Situated in Elim, Limpopo, Bungeni is a public primary school overseen by the Vhembe West education district. The school recorded 608 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bungeni is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Bungeni 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
Bungeni 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, Bungeni reported a total enrollment of 608 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bungeni is situated in Elim, 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 Collins Chabane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 230 Bungeni Tribal Authority; Bungeni; Hlanganani;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 45; Elim Hospital.
Curriculum & Academics
Bungeni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bungeni was historically administered under the Gazankulu 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 Bungeni 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
Stand No 230 Bungeni Tribal Authority; Bungeni; Hlanganani;
Elim, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 45; Elim Hospital
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520375
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.