Tidima
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Tidima
Situated in an rural part of Polokwane, Limpopo, Tidima functions as a public secondary school within the Capricorn North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1070 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. 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
Tidima 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, Tidima 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
Tidima 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, Tidima reported a total enrollment of 1,070 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tidima is situated in Polokwane (Matoks), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Molemole local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Site Number 20;matseke Village; Gamachaka; Dwarsriver;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X531; Dwarsriver.
Curriculum & Academics
Tidima is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tidima was historically administered under the Lebowa 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 Tidima 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
Site Number 20;matseke Village; Gamachaka; Dwarsriver;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X531; Dwarsriver
Phone
+27 15 527 0331Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
919340609
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.