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Public high school
Lovunywa Secondary School
Tekwane South, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Lovunywa Secondary School is a public high school in Tekwane South, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 346 learners and 36 educators, about 37.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 72.3% of its 166 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.3% of the school's 166 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 159 | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 189 | 147 | 77.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 166 | 120 | 72.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 346 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 37.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800010710 |
| Exam centre number | 6606018 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1311 Stand No, Emabondvweni, Malelane, 1331 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 973 Shongwe Mission 1331 |
| Suburb / area | Tekwane South |
| Town | Shongwe Mission |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 20 |
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 Lovunywa Secondary School
Is Lovunywa Secondary School a public or private school?
Lovunywa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lovunywa 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 3 school.
What is Lovunywa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
72.3% of its 166 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 85.0%, 2024 77.8%.
How many learners are at Lovunywa Secondary School?
1 346 learners and 36 educators (about 37.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Lovunywa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800010710. Its exam centre number is 6606018.
Where is Lovunywa Secondary School?
1311 Stand No, Emabondvweni, Malelane, 1331. It is in Tekwane South, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district.
Schools near Lovunywa Secondary School
Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School
Mpuluzi, Ermelo, Mpumalanga 1.1 km
100.0% matric 2025Emtfuntini Primary School
Tekwane North, Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga 1.3 km
Lomatidraai Primary School
Langeloop Trust, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 1.3 km
Luvolwetfu Primary School
Kamhlushwa, Malelane, Mpumalanga 4.8 km
Matsafeni Primary School
Kamhlushwa, Malelane, Mpumalanga 5.3 km
Sidlamafa Secondary School
Sidlamafa, Malelane, Mpumalanga 5.9 km
97.5% matric 2025Joseph Matsebula School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 6.0 km
88.5% matric 2025Bukhosibetfu Primary School
Driekoppies Trust, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 6.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.