Mbhureni
Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Mbhureni
With EMIS number 916410621, Mbhureni is a public primary school located in Giyani, Limpopo, operating within the Mopani East district. The 2025 academic year saw 513 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbhureni is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mbhureni 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
Mbhureni 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, Mbhureni reported a total enrollment of 513 learners with a teaching staff of 15 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
Mbhureni is situated in Giyani, 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 Greater Giyani local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mashavele; Hlaneki;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 995; Giyani.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbhureni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbhureni 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 Mbhureni 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
Mashavele; Hlaneki;
Giyani, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 995; Giyani
Phone
+27 83 260 3520Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
916410621
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.