Gundani
Matavhela, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Gundani
Based in Matavhela, Limpopo, Gundani is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Vhembe East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 56 learners with a teaching staff of 2, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Gundani 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, Gundani 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
Gundani 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, Gundani reported a total enrollment of 56 learners with a teaching staff of 2 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
Gundani is situated in Matavhela (Gundani), 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: Gundani Village; Thengwe Tribal; Mutale;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 235; Matavhela990.
Curriculum & Academics
Gundani is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gundani was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Gundani 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
Gundani Village; Thengwe Tribal; Mutale;
Matavhela, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 235; Matavhela990
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
929311090
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.