Gwambeni
Xihoko, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Gwambeni
Gwambeni (EMIS 915530082) serves the Xihoko community as a public secondary school in Limpopo. The school falls under the Mopani West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 856 learners taught by 30 educators, achieving a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gwambeni 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, Gwambeni 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
Gwambeni 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, Gwambeni reported a total enrollment of 856 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Gwambeni is situated in Xihoko (Xihoko), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Tzaneen local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand Number 991; Xihoko Village; Xihoko;872. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 1441; Xihoko.
Curriculum & Academics
Gwambeni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gwambeni 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 Gwambeni 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
Stand Number 991; Xihoko Village; Xihoko;872
Xihoko, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 1441; Xihoko
Phone
+27 79 206 7571Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
915530082
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.