Tlou
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Tlou
Serving the Polokwane community in Limpopo, Tlou operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Capricorn North education district. In 2025, the school reported 148 learners and 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tlou 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, Tlou 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
Tlou 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, Tlou reported a total enrollment of 148 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tlou is situated in Polokwane (Phoffuvil), 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 Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Phoffu Village; Ga-matlala;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 1310; Limburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Tlou is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tlou 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 Tlou 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
Phoffu Village; Ga-matlala;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 1310; Limburg
Phone
+27 82 404 1254Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
922251174
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.