Mahlori
Vongani, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Mahlori
Located in Vongani within Limpopo, Mahlori is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Vhembe West education district. In 2025, the school reported 275 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 55:1. 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
Mahlori 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, Mahlori 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
Mahlori 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, Mahlori reported a total enrollment of 275 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 55:1, 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
Mahlori is situated in Vongani (Hlanganami), 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: Tiyani Village; Vongani;930;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 680; Vongani.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahlori is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahlori 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 Mahlori 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
Tiyani Village; Vongani;930;
Vongani, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 680; Vongani
Phone
+27 82 661 6011Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520160
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.