Public high school

Lubhoko High School

Ingwavuma, KwaZulu-Natal

Lubhoko High School is a public high school in Ingwavuma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 209 learners and 37 educators, about 32.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.3% of its 486 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).

Matric (NSC) results

97.3% of the school's 486 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateKwaZulu-Natal
2023385369 95.8% 86.4%
2024596537 90.1% 89.7%
2025486473 97.3% 90.6%

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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 209
Educators (2025)37
Learners per educator32.7 (province average 30.3)
Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 463 similar schools
EMIS number500446220
Exam centre number5111254

Address and location

Street addressEkuhlehleni Area Ingwavuma Ingwavuma 3968
Postal addressP.O.Box 247,ingwavuma,3968
TownIngwavuma
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmkhanyakude
CircuitEmanyiseni
MunicipalityJozini Local Municipality
Ward52702015

Admissions

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Questions about Lubhoko High School

Is Lubhoko High School a public or private school?

Lubhoko High School is a public high school.

Does Lubhoko High School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

What is Lubhoko High School's matric pass rate?

97.3% of its 486 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 95.8%, 2024 90.1%.

How many learners are at Lubhoko High School?

1 209 learners and 37 educators (about 32.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Lubhoko High School?

Its EMIS number is 500446220. Its exam centre number is 5111254.

Where is Lubhoko High School?

Ekuhlehleni Area Ingwavuma Ingwavuma 3968. It is in Ingwavuma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. Phone 072 995 6842.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.