Madombidzha
Makhado, Sinthumule, Limpopo 531 m
Public high school
Maluta
Makhado, Sinthumule, Limpopo
Maluta is a public high school in Makhado, Sinthumule, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 485 learners and 13 educators, about 37.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 93.0% of its 57 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.0% of the school's 57 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 33 | 70.2% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 50 | 48 | 96.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 57 | 53 | 93.0% | 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) | 485 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 37.3 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 196 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 928331513 |
| Exam centre number | 7051605 |
Address and location
| Street address | Madombidzha; Zone 1; Sinthumule; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 128; Sinthumule921 |
| Suburb / area | Makhado |
| Town | Sinthumule |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe West |
| Municipality | Makhado |
| Ward | 93404023 |
| Former department | Venda |
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 Maluta
Is Maluta a public or private school?
Maluta is a public high school.
Does Maluta charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Maluta's matric pass rate?
93.0% of its 57 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 70.2%, 2024 96.0%.
How many learners are at Maluta?
485 learners and 13 educators (about 37.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 196 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Maluta?
Its EMIS number is 928331513. Its exam centre number is 7051605.
Where is Maluta?
Madombidzha; Zone 1; Sinthumule;. It is in Makhado, Sinthumule, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. Phone 071 451 5280.
Schools near Maluta
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Tshilwavhusiku
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Litshovhu
Sinthumule, Makhado, Limpopo 1.5 km
83.4% matric 2025Jonathan Thifulufhelwi
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83.3% matric 2025Petamukanda
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Magau
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Sinugani
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Makhado, Limpopo 3.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.