Boithuto Combined School

Swartwater, Limpopo ยท Waterberg

Public Combined School Q1 No Fee

About Boithuto Combined School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Boithuto Combined School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

As a Q1 institution, Boithuto Combined School 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

Boithuto Combined School 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, Boithuto Combined School reported a total enrollment of 183 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Boithuto Combined School is situated in Swartwater (Swartwater), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Lephalale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Eenvogelsdrift. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 36; Swartwater.

Curriculum & Academics

Boithuto Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Boithuto Combined School 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 Boithuto Combined School 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

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Address

Eenvogelsdrift

Swartwater, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 36; Swartwater

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 183
Educators 7

Learner:Educator Ratio

26:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
FocusComprehensive
Statusopen
DistrictWaterberg

EMIS Number

906110099

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.