Tshilidzini

Tshilidzini is a public special needs school in Shayandima, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 232 learners and 26 educators, about 8.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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.

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)	232
Educators (2025)	26
Learners per educator	8.9 (province average 13.9)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	930320346

Address and location

Street address	Denzheni Street 89
Postal address	Pbag X 910
Town	Shayandima
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Vhembe East
Municipality	Thulamela
Ward	93403038
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.