Makushu
Musina, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Makushu
Based in Musina, Limpopo, Makushu is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Vhembe West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1167 learners with a teaching staff of 32, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. 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
Makushu 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, Makushu 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
Makushu 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, Makushu reported a total enrollment of 1,167 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Makushu is situated in Musina (Nancefield), 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 Musina local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 798 Nancefield; Messina;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 268; Messina.
Curriculum & Academics
Makushu is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makushu was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Makushu 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
798 Nancefield; Messina;
Musina, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 268; Messina
Phone
+27 15 533 1210Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
902331797
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.