Tshakhuma
Tshakhuma, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Tshakhuma
Situated in an urban part of Tshakhuma, Limpopo, Tshakhuma functions as a public primary school within the Vhembe West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 232 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Tshakhuma 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, Tshakhuma 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
Tshakhuma 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, Tshakhuma reported a total enrollment of 232 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Tshakhuma is situated in Tshakhuma (Tshakhuma), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Tshakhuma Muhovhoya; Next To The Tshkhuma Postoff;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 230; Tshakhuma951.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshakhuma is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshakhuma was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Tshakhuma 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
Tshakhuma Muhovhoya; Next To The Tshkhuma Postoff;
Tshakhuma, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 230; Tshakhuma951
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930320575
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.