Solomon Maelula
Vhulaudzi, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Solomon Maelula
Based in Vhulaudzi, Limpopo, Solomon Maelula is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Vhembe West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 538 learners with a teaching staff of 16, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Solomon Maelula 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, Solomon Maelula 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
Solomon Maelula 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, Solomon Maelula reported a total enrollment of 538 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Solomon Maelula is situated in Vhulaudzi (Makhado), 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 Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Maelula Village. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X3051; Vhulaudzi926.
Curriculum & Academics
Solomon Maelula is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Solomon Maelula 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
Maelula Village
Vhulaudzi, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X3051; Vhulaudzi926
Phone
+27 83 509 7460Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
928331384
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.