Mbilwi
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Mbilwi
A public secondary school serving the Makhado community in Limpopo, Mbilwi operates under the Vhembe East education district. The school recorded 2091 learners and 65 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbilwi is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Mbilwi 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
Mbilwi 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, Mbilwi reported a total enrollment of 2,091 learners with a teaching staff of 65 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
Mbilwi is situated in Makhado (Sibasa), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 190 Block Q; Thohoyandou;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X2187; Sibasa.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbilwi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbilwi 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 Mbilwi 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
190 Block Q; Thohoyandou;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X2187; Sibasa
Phone
+27 15 963 1632Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930351395
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.