Thivhilaeli
Sibasa, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Thivhilaeli
Thivhilaeli (EMIS 930351272) serves the Sibasa community as a public secondary school in Limpopo. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 579 learners taught by 19 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thivhilaeli 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, Thivhilaeli 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
Thivhilaeli 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, Thivhilaeli reported a total enrollment of 579 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Thivhilaeli is situated in Sibasa (Maniili), 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: Ha-tshikovha Village. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X2600; Sibasa970.
Curriculum & Academics
Thivhilaeli is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thivhilaeli 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 Thivhilaeli 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
Ha-tshikovha Village
Sibasa, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X2600; Sibasa970
Phone
+27 15 969 1221Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930351272
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.