Embhokodweni
Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South
About Embhokodweni
Embhokodweni is classified as a public combined school serving the Groblersdal area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sekhukhune South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 680 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Embhokodweni is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Embhokodweni 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
Embhokodweni 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, Embhokodweni reported a total enrollment of 680 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Embhokodweni is situated in Groblersdal, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Greater Sekhukhune, under the Elias Motsoaledi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 767. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 591.
Curriculum & Academics
Embhokodweni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Embhokodweni was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Embhokodweni 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996606533
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.