Rivoni

Rivoni is a public special needs school in Elim, Makhado, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 139 learners and 14 educators, about 9.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Limpopo (260 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, all 16 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

Every one of the school's 16 matric candidates passed in 2025.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	9	9	100.0%	79.7%
2024	13	13	100.0%	85.1%
2025	16	16	100.0%	86.2%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	139
Educators (2025)	14
Learners per educator	9.9 (province average 13.9)
EMIS number	929332041
Exam centre number	7051781

Address and location

Street address	Waterval
Postal address	P O Box 179
Suburb / area	Elim
Town	Makhado
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Vhembe West
Municipality	Makhado
Ward	93404017

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.