Maguada
Vhulaudzi, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Maguada
Located in Vhulaudzi within Limpopo, Maguada is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Vhembe West education district. In 2025, the school reported 169 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maguada 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, Maguada 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
Maguada 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, Maguada reported a total enrollment of 169 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Maguada is situated in Vhulaudzi (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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Vuvha Location. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 49; Vhulaudzi926.
Curriculum & Academics
Maguada is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maguada 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 Maguada 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
Vuvha Location
Vhulaudzi, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 49; Vhulaudzi926
Phone
+27 15 516 3631Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
928331162
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.