Pherehla-maake
Shiluvane, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Pherehla-maake
As a public school, Pherehla-maake provides secondary school education to learners in Shiluvane, Limpopo. The school falls under the Mopani West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1341 learners taught by 46 educators, achieving a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pherehla-maake is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Pherehla-maake 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
Pherehla-maake 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, Pherehla-maake reported a total enrollment of 1,341 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Pherehla-maake is situated in Shiluvane (Makhwibidungvillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Tzaneen local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 411 Makhubidune. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 400; Shiluvane.
Curriculum & Academics
Pherehla-maake is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pherehla-maake was historically administered under the Lebowa 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 Pherehla-maake 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
411 Makhubidune
Shiluvane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 400; Shiluvane
Phone
+27 81 760 6619Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
915540348
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.