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Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Limpopo 232 m
Public high school
Masaswivona
Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Limpopo
Masaswivona is a public high school in Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 355 learners and 13 educators, about 27.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, all 21 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 21 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 17 | 68.0% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 30 | 26 | 86.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 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) | 355 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 27.3 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 196 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 917420321 |
| Exam centre number | 7074207 |
Address and location
| Street address | 325 Mahale Village |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1150; Lulekani |
| Suburb / area | Phalaborwa |
| Town | Lulekani |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani East |
| Municipality | Ba-Phalaborwa |
| Ward | 93304002 |
| Former department | Gazankulu |
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 Masaswivona
Is Masaswivona a public or private school?
Masaswivona is a public high school.
Does Masaswivona charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Masaswivona's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 21 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 68.0%, 2024 86.7%.
How many learners are at Masaswivona?
355 learners and 13 educators (about 27.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 196 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Masaswivona?
Its EMIS number is 917420321. Its exam centre number is 7074207.
Where is Masaswivona?
325 Mahale Village. It is in Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. Phone 078 099 5157.
Schools near Masaswivona
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.