Hlalelani Primary School
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Hlalelani Primary School
Located in Makhado within Limpopo, Hlalelani Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Vhembe West education district. In 2025, the school reported 628 learners and 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlalelani Primary School 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, Hlalelani Primary School 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
Hlalelani Primary School 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, Hlalelani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 628 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Hlalelani Primary School is situated in Makhado (Elim), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Waterval Tship; Elim Hospital;960;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 298; Louis Trichadt920.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlalelani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlalelani Primary School 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 Hlalelani Primary School 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
Waterval Tship; Elim Hospital;960;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 298; Louis Trichadt920
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
931331261
Department of Basic Education
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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.