Tshipakoni
Vuwani, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Tshipakoni
With EMIS number 930321264, Tshipakoni is a public secondary school located in Vuwani, Limpopo, operating within the Vhembe East district. The 2025 academic year saw 311 enrolled learners instructed by 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tshipakoni 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, Tshipakoni 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
Tshipakoni 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, Tshipakoni reported a total enrollment of 311 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Tshipakoni is situated in Vuwani (Vuwani), 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 Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nesengani Tshino; Next To Clinic; Vuwani;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X1207; Vuwani.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshipakoni is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshipakoni 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 Tshipakoni 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
Nesengani Tshino; Next To Clinic; Vuwani;
Vuwani, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X1207; Vuwani
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930321264
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.