Nkambako
Nkambakovillage, Letsitele, Limpopo 461 m
Public high school
Mahwahwa
Nkambakovillage, Nkambako, Limpopo
Mahwahwa is a public high school in Nkambakovillage, Nkambako, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 385 learners and 34 educators, about 40.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.8% of its 165 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.8% of the school's 165 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 71 | 89.9% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 82 | 80 | 97.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 165 | 158 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 385 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 40.7 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 196 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 915530150 |
| Exam centre number | 7083301 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nkambako Village; Mamitwa; Site 331; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag 562; Letsitele885 |
| Suburb / area | Nkambakovillage |
| Town | Nkambako |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Greater Tzaneen |
| Ward | 93303005 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo 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 Mahwahwa
Is Mahwahwa a public or private school?
Mahwahwa is a public high school.
Does Mahwahwa charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Mahwahwa's matric pass rate?
95.8% of its 165 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 89.9%, 2024 97.6%.
How many learners are at Mahwahwa?
1 385 learners and 34 educators (about 40.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 196 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Mahwahwa?
Its EMIS number is 915530150. Its exam centre number is 7083301.
Where is Mahwahwa?
Nkambako Village; Mamitwa; Site 331;. It is in Nkambakovillage, Nkambako, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. Phone 083 216 1302.
Schools near Mahwahwa
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Manyunyu
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Tiakeni
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.