Tshiawelo
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Tshiawelo
Based in Makhado, Limpopo, Tshiawelo is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Vhembe West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 795 learners with a teaching staff of 21, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 38:1. 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
Tshiawelo 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, Tshiawelo 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
Tshiawelo 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, Tshiawelo reported a total enrollment of 795 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Tshiawelo is situated in Makhado (Vleifontein), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 960 Tshiawelo Street Corner Joe Slovo And Chris Hani Street Vleifontein. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1482; Louis Trichardt920.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshiawelo is classified as an ordinary school school offering a commercial curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshiawelo 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 Tshiawelo 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
960 Tshiawelo Street Corner Joe Slovo And Chris Hani Street Vleifontein
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1482; Louis Trichardt920
Phone
+27 15 584 0557Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
931331506
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.