Chavani
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Chavani
Chavani (EMIS 912520399) serves the Makhado community as a public primary school in Limpopo. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 195 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Chavani 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, Chavani 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
Chavani 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, Chavani reported a total enrollment of 195 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Chavani is situated in 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: Chavani Village Khensani Tribal Authority. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 304; Elim Hospital.
Curriculum & Academics
Chavani is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Chavani 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 Chavani 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
Chavani Village Khensani Tribal Authority
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 304; Elim Hospital
Phone
+27 82 931 3081Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520399
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.