Luka High School

Luka High School is a public high school in Ximhungwe, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 768 learners and 24 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 88.0% of its 150 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

88.0% of the school's 150 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	124	85	68.5%	76.9%
2024	130	96	73.8%	84.8%
2025	150	132	88.0%	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)	768
Educators (2025)	24
Learners per educator	32 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800035195

Address and location

Street address	Croquetlawn, Nelspruit
Postal address	Private Bag X 7402 Hazyview 1281
Town	Ximhungwe
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Bohlabela
Municipality	Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

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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.