Litshovhu
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Litshovhu
Serving the Makhado community in Limpopo, Litshovhu operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Vhembe West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1243 learners and 40 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Litshovhu 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, Litshovhu 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
Litshovhu 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, Litshovhu reported a total enrollment of 1,243 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Litshovhu is situated in Makhado (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 Ii; Sinthumule;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 645; Louis Trichardt920.
Curriculum & Academics
Litshovhu is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Litshovhu 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 Litshovhu 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 Ii; Sinthumule;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 645; Louis Trichardt920
Phone
+27 15 515 0015Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
928332509
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.