Tingwazi
Shiluvane, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Tingwazi
Tingwazi (EMIS: 915541297) is a public primary school situated in Shiluvane, Limpopo and managed by the Mopani West education district. The 2025 academic year saw 541 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tingwazi is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Tingwazi 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
Tingwazi 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, Tingwazi reported a total enrollment of 541 learners with a teaching staff of 15 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
Tingwazi is situated in Shiluvane (Myakayakavillage), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Tzaneen local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Myakayaka Village;via Itireleng Day Care Centre;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X407; Shiluvane.
Curriculum & Academics
Tingwazi is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tingwazi 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 Tingwazi 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
Myakayaka Village;via Itireleng Day Care Centre;
Shiluvane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X407; Shiluvane
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
915541297
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.