Pfumelani
Vuyani, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Pfumelani
Located in Vuyani within Limpopo, Pfumelani is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Vhembe West education district. In 2025, the school reported 328 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pfumelani 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, Pfumelani 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
Pfumelani 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, Pfumelani reported a total enrollment of 328 learners with a teaching staff of 11 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
Pfumelani is situated in Vuyani (Giyani), 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 Collins Chabane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Olifantshoek;1402;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X5002; Vongani.
Curriculum & Academics
Pfumelani is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pfumelani 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 Pfumelani 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
Olifantshoek;1402;
Vuyani, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X5002; Vongani
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
912520900
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.