Tjalatjala
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Tjalatjala
Situated in an rural part of Trichardtsdal, Limpopo, Tjalatjala functions as a public primary school within the Mopani West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 690 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Tjalatjala 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, Tjalatjala 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
Tjalatjala 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, Tjalatjala reported a total enrollment of 690 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Tjalatjala is situated in Trichardtsdal, 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 Maruleng local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tickey Line; Village No 2; Ga Sekororo;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 603; Trichardisdal890.
Curriculum & Academics
Tjalatjala is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tjalatjala 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 Tjalatjala 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
Tickey Line; Village No 2; Ga Sekororo;
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 603; Trichardisdal890
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
926541303
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.