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Public high school
Matavhela
Mafukani, Matavhela, Limpopo
Matavhela is a public high school in Mafukani, Matavhela, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 326 learners and 46 educators, about 28.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 88.8% of its 286 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.8% of the school's 286 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 172 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 165 | 135 | 81.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 286 | 254 | 88.8% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 326 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 929311380 |
| Exam centre number | 7062301 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mafukani Village; Thengwe Local; Council Mutale; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Box 762; Matavhela 0990 |
| Suburb / area | Mafukani |
| Town | Matavhela |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe East |
| Municipality | Thulamela |
| Ward | 93402006 |
| 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 Matavhela
Is Matavhela a public or private school?
Matavhela is a public high school.
Does Matavhela charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Matavhela's matric pass rate?
88.8% of its 286 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 83.9%, 2024 81.8%.
How many learners are at Matavhela?
1 326 learners and 46 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Matavhela?
Its EMIS number is 929311380. Its exam centre number is 7062301.
Where is Matavhela?
Mafukani Village; Thengwe Local; Council Mutale;. It is in Mafukani, Matavhela, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. Phone 015 001 0120.
Schools near Matavhela
Mafukani
Mafukanivillage, Matavhela, Limpopo 3.2 km
Ngalavhani
Ngalavhani, Limpopo 3.2 km
Gundani
Gundani, Matavhela, Limpopo 4.4 km
Musunda
Matavhela, Limpopo 4.9 km
Mabila
Hamabila, Matavhela, Limpopo 5.1 km
Robert Mbulungeni
Thengwe, Tshilamba, Limpopo 5.4 km
86.4% matric 2025Ladzani
Mutale, Limpopo 6.0 km
Bashasha
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.