Khesethwane
Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Khesethwane
Registered under EMIS 918510156, Khesethwane serves as a public secondary school in Tzaneen, Limpopo. The 2025 academic year saw 717 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khesethwane 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, Khesethwane 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
Khesethwane 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, Khesethwane reported a total enrollment of 717 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Khesethwane is situated in Tzaneen (Mawa), 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: Mawa Block 8; Bolobedu;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 763; Ga-kgapane.
Curriculum & Academics
Khesethwane is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khesethwane was historically administered under the Lebowa 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 Khesethwane 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
Mawa Block 8; Bolobedu;
Tzaneen, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 763; Ga-kgapane
Phone
+27 83 271 3047Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
918510156
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.