Tshadzume
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Tshadzume
With EMIS number 930350880, Tshadzume is a public primary school located in Makhado, Limpopo, operating within the Vhembe East district. The 2025 academic year saw 1337 enrolled learners instructed by 36 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tshadzume 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, Tshadzume 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
Tshadzume 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, Tshadzume reported a total enrollment of 1,337 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Tshadzume is situated in Makhado (Vhufuli), 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: Vhufuli Location; Tshivhase Tribal; Authority;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4; Vhufuli.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshadzume is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshadzume 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 Tshadzume 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
Vhufuli Location; Tshivhase Tribal; Authority;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 4; Vhufuli
Phone
+27 82 202 0293Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930350880
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.