Masuvhelele
Tshakhuma, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Masuvhelele
A public institution, Masuvhelele functions as a primary school located in Tshakhuma, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 126 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masuvhelele 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, Masuvhelele 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
Masuvhelele 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, Masuvhelele reported a total enrollment of 126 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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
Masuvhelele is situated in Tshakhuma (Tshakhuma), 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: Tshakhuma; Diambele;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 301; Tshakhuma951.
Curriculum & Academics
Masuvhelele is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masuvhelele 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 Masuvhelele 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
Tshakhuma; Diambele;
Tshakhuma, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 301; Tshakhuma951
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930321936
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.