Tshikhuthula
Mashamba, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Tshikhuthula
With EMIS number 921520344, Tshikhuthula is a public secondary school located in Mashamba, Limpopo, operating within the Vhembe West district. The 2025 academic year saw 516 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tshikhuthula 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, Tshikhuthula 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
Tshikhuthula 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, Tshikhuthula reported a total enrollment of 516 learners with a teaching staff of 21 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
Tshikhuthula is situated in Mashamba, 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: Mukondeni Village.; Mulima Tribal; Nooit Ged;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 153; Mashamba.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshikhuthula is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshikhuthula 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 Tshikhuthula 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
Mukondeni Village.; Mulima Tribal; Nooit Ged;
Mashamba, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 153; Mashamba
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
921520344
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.