Mahlolwaneng
Mahlowanengsection, Masemola, Limpopo 1.1 km
Public high school
Mathume
Mahlolwanengsection, Masemola, Limpopo
Mathume is a public high school in Mahlolwanengsection, Masemola, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 76 learners and 4 educators, about 19 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 92.9% of its 28 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.9% of the school's 28 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 19 | 90.5% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 27 | 26 | 96.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 28 | 26 | 92.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 76 |
| Educators (2025) | 4 |
| Learners per educator | 19 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 924641432 |
| Exam centre number | 7101106 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mmotwaneng; Mahloloaneng; Ga-Masemola; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 339; Masemola1060 |
| Suburb / area | Mahlolwanengsection |
| Town | Masemola |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune South |
| Municipality | Makhuduthamaga |
| Ward | 90302029 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
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 Mathume
Is Mathume a public or private school?
Mathume is a public high school.
Does Mathume charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mathume's matric pass rate?
92.9% of its 28 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 90.5%, 2024 96.3%.
How many learners are at Mathume?
76 learners and 4 educators (about 19 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Mathume?
Its EMIS number is 924641432. Its exam centre number is 7101106.
Where is Mathume?
Mmotwaneng; Mahloloaneng; Ga-Masemola;. It is in Mahlolwanengsection, Masemola, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune South education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.