Thohoyandou Technical Secondary School
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Thohoyandou Technical Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thohoyandou Technical Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Thohoyandou Technical Secondary 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
Thohoyandou Technical Secondary 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, Thohoyandou Technical Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,200 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Thohoyandou Technical Secondary School is situated in Makhado (Sibasa), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Block F; Thohoyandou;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 2597; Sibasa970.
Curriculum & Academics
Thohoyandou Technical Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thohoyandou Technical Secondary School was historically administered under the Venda education department. Venda was one of the former homelands with its own 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 Thohoyandou Technical Secondary 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
Address
Block F; Thohoyandou;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 2597; Sibasa970
Phone
+27 15 962 6171Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930350057
Department of Basic Education
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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.