Tshishonga
Sibasa, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Tshishonga
Located in Sibasa within Limpopo, Tshishonga is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Vhembe East education district. In 2025, the school reported 435 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tshishonga 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, Tshishonga 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
Tshishonga 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, Tshishonga reported a total enrollment of 435 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Tshishonga is situated in Sibasa (Thohoyandou), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Site No 10; Thohoyandou C; Thohoyandou;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 604; Sibasa970.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshishonga is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshishonga 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 Tshishonga 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
Site No 10; Thohoyandou C; Thohoyandou;
Sibasa, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 604; Sibasa970
Phone
+27 15 962 1361Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930350613
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.