Silemale
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Silemale
Silemale is registered as a public secondary school based in Makhado, Limpopo, under the Vhembe East education district. The school recorded 642 learners and 20 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Silemale 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, Silemale 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
Silemale 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, Silemale reported a total enrollment of 642 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Silemale is situated in Makhado (Khubvi), 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 Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Rinavho Street Block A/A Khubvi Village. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1616; Makonde984.
Curriculum & Academics
Silemale is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Silemale 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 Silemale 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
Rinavho Street Block A/A Khubvi Village
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1616; Makonde984
Phone
+27 15 968 0036Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930351326
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.