Tsakani Primary School
Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West
About Tsakani Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tsakani Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Tsakani Primary 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
Tsakani Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tsakani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 842 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tsakani Primary School is situated in Elim (Elim), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Makhado local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Elim To Bungeni Road. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 749.
Curriculum & Academics
Tsakani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tsakani Primary 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
Elim To Bungeni Road
Elim, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 749
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
993304307
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.