Jonathan Thifulufhelwi
Sinthumule, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Jonathan Thifulufhelwi
Jonathan Thifulufhelwi is a public secondary school located in Sinthumule, Limpopo. The school recorded 938 learners and 27 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jonathan Thifulufhelwi 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, Jonathan Thifulufhelwi 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
Jonathan Thifulufhelwi 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, Jonathan Thifulufhelwi reported a total enrollment of 938 learners with a teaching staff of 27 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
Jonathan Thifulufhelwi is situated in Sinthumule (Makhado), 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: Madombidzha Zone 2; Sinthumule;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 136; Sinthumule..
Curriculum & Academics
Jonathan Thifulufhelwi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jonathan Thifulufhelwi was historically administered under the Venda education department. Venda was one of the former homelands with its own 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 Jonathan Thifulufhelwi 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
Madombidzha Zone 2; Sinthumule;
Sinthumule, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 136; Sinthumule.
Phone
+27 79 372 1327Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
928331407
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.