Vhutshilo Mountain
Nzhelele, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Vhutshilo Mountain
Serving the Nzhelele community in Limpopo, Vhutshilo Mountain operates as a independent primary school. The school is administered under the Vhembe West education district. In 2025, the school reported 83 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Vhutshilo Mountain is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Vhutshilo Mountain 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, Vhutshilo Mountain reported a total enrollment of 83 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Vhutshilo Mountain is situated in Nzhelele, 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 Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tshikombani Stand 3031, Nzhelele. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 737, Sibasa.
Curriculum & Academics
Vhutshilo Mountain is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vhutshilo Mountain 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 Vhutshilo Mountain 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Tshikombani Stand 3031, Nzhelele
Nzhelele, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 737, Sibasa
Phone
+27 76 826 9631Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
993304106
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.