Shilume
Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Shilume
With EMIS number 911360085, Shilume is a public primary school located in Malamulele, Limpopo, operating within the Vhembe East district. The 2025 academic year saw 179 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shilume is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Shilume 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
Shilume 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, Shilume reported a total enrollment of 179 learners with a teaching staff of 6 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
Shilume is situated in Malamulele (Phugwani), 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 Collins Chabane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Phugwani Village. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1155 Malamulele.
Curriculum & Academics
Shilume is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shilume 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 Shilume 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
Phugwani Village
Malamulele, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1155 Malamulele
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
911360085
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.