Groenvlei
Thabazimbi, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Groenvlei
Based in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, Groenvlei is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Waterberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 525 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Groenvlei 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, Groenvlei 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
Groenvlei 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, Groenvlei reported a total enrollment of 525 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Groenvlei is situated in Thabazimbi (Sentrum), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Thabazimbi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 87 Groenvlei Sentrum. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 952; Thabazimbi380.
Curriculum & Academics
Groenvlei is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Groenvlei was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Groenvlei 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
87 Groenvlei Sentrum
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 952; Thabazimbi380
Phone
+27 73 246 3614Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
909132044
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.