Gilbert Nndanganeni
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Gilbert Nndanganeni
Serving the Makhado community in Limpopo, Gilbert Nndanganeni operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Vhembe East education district. In 2025, the school reported 435 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gilbert Nndanganeni 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, Gilbert Nndanganeni 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
Gilbert Nndanganeni 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, Gilbert Nndanganeni reported a total enrollment of 435 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Gilbert Nndanganeni is situated in Makhado (Khubvi), 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 Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Khubvi Village; Lukandwani Thsivhase;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1610; Makonde984.
Curriculum & Academics
Gilbert Nndanganeni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gilbert Nndanganeni 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
Khubvi Village; Lukandwani Thsivhase;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1610; Makonde984
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930350286
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.