Mashavela
Lulekani, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Mashavela
Operating as a public institution, Mashavela is a primary school located in Lulekani within Limpopo. The school falls under the Mopani East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1116 learners taught by 35 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mashavela 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, Mashavela 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
Mashavela 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, Mashavela reported a total enrollment of 1,116 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Mashavela is situated in Lulekani (Lulekani), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Ba-phalaborwa local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 546b Majeje Tribal ; Benfarm Village;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X01202; Lulekane.
Curriculum & Academics
Mashavela is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mashavela 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 Mashavela 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
546b Majeje Tribal ; Benfarm Village;
Lulekani, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X01202; Lulekane
Phone
+27 82 751 9330Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
913421003
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.