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Public high school
Ligugu Secondary School
Dundonald No1, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga
Ligugu Secondary School is a public high school in Dundonald No1, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 413 learners and 13 educators, about 31.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 84.7% of its 163 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.7% of the school's 163 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181 | 152 | 84.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 224 | 188 | 83.9% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 163 | 138 | 84.7% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 413 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800010397 |
| Exam centre number | 6601030 |
Address and location
| Street address | E 08 Dundonald No.1, Dundonald, Dundonald, 2336 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 465 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335 |
| Suburb / area | Dundonald No1 |
| Town | Mpuluzi |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 5 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Ligugu Secondary School
Is Ligugu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ligugu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ligugu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ligugu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.7% of its 163 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 84.0%, 2024 83.9%.
How many learners are at Ligugu Secondary School?
413 learners and 13 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Ligugu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800010397. Its exam centre number is 6601030.
Where is Ligugu Secondary School?
E 08 Dundonald No.1, Dundonald, Dundonald, 2336. It is in Dundonald No1, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 881 9916.
Schools near Ligugu Secondary School
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Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School
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Phumulani Primary School
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Vulingcondvo School
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Mbalenhle Secondary School
Dundonald, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 2.2 km
93.8% matric 2025Mlambongwane Primary School
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Redhill Primary School
Redhill, Dundonald, Mpumalanga 2.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.