Madala
Khakhu, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Madala
As a public primary school, Madala provides education to learners in Khakhu, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 262 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 29:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Madala 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, Madala 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
Madala 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, Madala reported a total enrollment of 262 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Madala is situated in Khakhu, 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 Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Khakhu Tribal Office; P. O Khakhu;974;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 489; Khakhu974.
Curriculum & Academics
Madala is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Madala 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 Madala 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
Khakhu Tribal Office; P. O Khakhu;974;
Khakhu, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 489; Khakhu974
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930330213
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.