Hluvuka
Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Hluvuka
In the rural area of Elim, Limpopo, Hluvuka operates as a public secondary school within the Vhembe West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1132 learners with a teaching staff of 32, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Hluvuka 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, Hluvuka 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
Hluvuka 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, Hluvuka reported a total enrollment of 1,132 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Hluvuka is situated in Elim (Bungeni), 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 Collins Chabane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bungeni Setlement; Hlanganani; Central Circuit;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 314; Elim Hospitaal.
Curriculum & Academics
Hluvuka is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hluvuka 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 Hluvuka 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
Bungeni Setlement; Hlanganani; Central Circuit;
Elim, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 314; Elim Hospitaal
Phone
+27 15 873 2617Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520078
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.