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Ukuthula
Giyani, Limpopo
Ukuthula is a public primary school in Giyani, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 795 learners and 22 educators, about 36.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 795 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 36.1 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 903 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 916420727 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ukuthula School; C/O Mageva Village; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 70; Giyani |
| Town | Giyani |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani East |
| Municipality | Greater Giyani |
| Ward | 93301024 |
| Former department | Gazankulu |
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 Ukuthula
Is Ukuthula a public or private school?
Ukuthula is a public primary school.
Does Ukuthula charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Ukuthula?
795 learners and 22 educators (about 36.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 903 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Ukuthula?
Its EMIS number is 916420727.
Where is Ukuthula?
Ukuthula School; C/O Mageva Village;. It is in Giyani, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. Phone 063 482 3535.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.