Mutshenzheni
Thohoyandou, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Mutshenzheni
A public primary school serving the Thohoyandou community in Limpopo, Mutshenzheni operates under the Vhembe East education district. The school recorded 96 learners and 4 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mutshenzheni 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, Mutshenzheni 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
Mutshenzheni 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, Mutshenzheni reported a total enrollment of 96 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mutshenzheni is situated in Thohoyandou (Mutshenzheni), 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: Mutshenzheni; Tshivhase;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 1625; Makonde.
Curriculum & Academics
Mutshenzheni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mutshenzheni 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 Mutshenzheni 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
Mutshenzheni; Tshivhase;
Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 1625; Makonde
Phone
+27 82 501 5909Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
929310757
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.