Tombolagole
Makonde, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Tombolagole
Situated in an rural part of Makonde, Limpopo, Tombolagole functions as a public secondary school within the Vhembe East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 348 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Tombolagole is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Tombolagole 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
Tombolagole 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, Tombolagole reported a total enrollment of 348 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
Tombolagole is situated in Makonde (Tshitavha), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tshitavha Village; Sambandou; Thohoyandou;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1199; Makonde.
Curriculum & Academics
Tombolagole is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tombolagole was historically administered under the Venda education department. Venda was one of the former homelands with its own 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 Tombolagole 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
Tshitavha Village; Sambandou; Thohoyandou;
Makonde, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1199; Makonde
Phone
+27 79 960 5970Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
929311007
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.