Sikhwivhilu

Sikhwivhilu is a public primary school in Mamvuka, Makhado, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 514 learners and 12 educators, about 42.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	514
Educators (2025)	12
Learners per educator	42.8 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 970 similar schools
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	928331766

Address and location

Street address	Mamvuka Village
Postal address	P.O. Box 38; Dzanani
Suburb / area	Mamvuka
Town	Makhado
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Vhembe West
Municipality	Makhado
Ward	93404036
Former department	Venda

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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.

Questions about Sikhwivhilu

Is Sikhwivhilu a public or private school?

Sikhwivhilu is a public primary school.

Does Sikhwivhilu charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Sikhwivhilu?

514 learners and 12 educators (about 42.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 970 similar schools in Limpopo.

What is the EMIS number of Sikhwivhilu?

Its EMIS number is 928331766.

Where is Sikhwivhilu?

Mamvuka Village. It is in Mamvuka, Makhado, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. Phone 082 222 0742.