Magalanngwe
Shayadima, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Magalanngwe
Magalanngwe is registered as a public secondary school based in Shayadima, Limpopo, under the Vhembe East education district. The school recorded 612 learners and 16 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magalanngwe is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Magalanngwe 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
Magalanngwe 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, Magalanngwe reported a total enrollment of 612 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Magalanngwe is situated in Shayadima (Itsanivillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe East 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: Itsani; Tshisahulu;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X974; Shayandima945.
Curriculum & Academics
Magalanngwe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Magalanngwe 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 Magalanngwe 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
Itsani; Tshisahulu;
Shayadima, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X974; Shayandima945
Phone
+27 82 714 7956Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930320254
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.