Tintela
Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Tintela
Tintela is registered as a public primary school based in Zebediela, Limpopo, under the Capricorn South education district. The school recorded 368 learners and 12 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tintela 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, Tintela 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
Tintela 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, Tintela reported a total enrollment of 368 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Tintela is situated in Zebediela (Mogoto), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Lepelle-nkumpi local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mogoto Village; Zebediela;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 69; Koringpunt.
Curriculum & Academics
Tintela is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tintela 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 Tintela 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
Mogoto Village; Zebediela;
Zebediela, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 69; Koringpunt
Phone
+27 15 642 4646Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921230801
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.