Madobi
Khomanani, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Madobi
Situated in an rural part of Khomanani, Limpopo, Madobi functions as a public primary school within the Vhembe West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 375 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Madobi 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, Madobi 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
Madobi 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, Madobi reported a total enrollment of 375 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Madobi is situated in Khomanani (Hlanganani), 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: Madobi Village; Site Number 104;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 1246; Khomanani.
Curriculum & Academics
Madobi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Madobi 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 Madobi 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
Madobi Village; Site Number 104;
Khomanani, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 1246; Khomanani
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520542
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.