Mutshipisi
Lwamondo, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Mutshipisi
Mutshipisi is classified as a public primary school serving the Lwamondo area of Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1309 learners were enrolled, taught by 29 educators at a ratio of 45:1. 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
Mutshipisi 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, Mutshipisi 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
Mutshipisi 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, Mutshipisi reported a total enrollment of 1,309 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mutshipisi is situated in Lwamondo, 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 Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Gelebe; Lwamondo Zwavhavhili;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1806; Lwamondo985.
Curriculum & Academics
Mutshipisi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mutshipisi was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Mutshipisi 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
Gelebe; Lwamondo Zwavhavhili;
Lwamondo, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1806; Lwamondo985
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930321905
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.