Ratshibvumo
Shakadza, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Ratshibvumo
As a public secondary school, Ratshibvumo provides education to learners in Shakadza, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 643 learners were enrolled, taught by 19 educators at a ratio of 34:1. 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
Ratshibvumo 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, Ratshibvumo 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
Ratshibvumo 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, Ratshibvumo reported a total enrollment of 643 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ratshibvumo is situated in Shakadza (Muswoditshisimani), 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 Musina local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Muswodi. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1916.
Curriculum & Academics
Ratshibvumo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ratshibvumo 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 Ratshibvumo 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
Muswodi
Shakadza, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1916
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
929310424
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.