Mbulaheni
Sibasa, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Mbulaheni
Mbulaheni (EMIS: 930350781) is a public primary school situated in Sibasa, Limpopo and managed by the Vhembe East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 119 enrolled learners instructed by 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbulaheni 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, Mbulaheni 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
Mbulaheni 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, Mbulaheni reported a total enrollment of 119 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mbulaheni is situated in Sibasa (Ngudza), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Ngudza Village; Box 24; Sibasa;970. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2715; Sibasa.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbulaheni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbulaheni 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 Mbulaheni 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
Ngudza Village; Box 24; Sibasa;970
Sibasa, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 2715; Sibasa
Phone
+27 79 152 1538Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930350781
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.