Hlakheto
Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Hlakheto
Located in Giyani within Limpopo, Hlakheto is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Mopani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 572 learners and 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlakheto 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, Hlakheto 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
Hlakheto 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, Hlakheto reported a total enrollment of 572 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Hlakheto is situated in Giyani, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Giyani local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Basani; Hlaneki; Giyani;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 602; Giyani.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlakheto is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlakheto 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 Hlakheto 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
Basani; Hlaneki; Giyani;
Giyani, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 602; Giyani
Phone
+27 71 692 4174Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
916410256
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.