Mpapalati
Xihoko, Limpopo 609 m
Public high school
Mdingazi
Xihokovillage, Mamitwa, Limpopo
Mdingazi is a public high school in Xihokovillage, Mamitwa, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 397 learners and 9 educators, about 44.1 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, 75.0% of its 28 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.0% of the school's 28 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 19 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 39 | 24 | 61.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 28 | 21 | 75.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 397 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 44.1 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 918530204 |
| Exam centre number | 7083404 |
Address and location
| Street address | 929 Xihoko,nwamitwa,tzaneen 0871 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 644; Nwamitwa |
| Suburb / area | Xihokovillage |
| Town | Mamitwa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Greater Tzaneen |
| Ward | 93303004 |
| 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 Mdingazi
Is Mdingazi a public or private school?
Mdingazi is a public high school.
Does Mdingazi charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mdingazi's matric pass rate?
75.0% of its 28 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 73.1%, 2024 61.5%.
How many learners are at Mdingazi?
397 learners and 9 educators (about 44.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Mdingazi?
Its EMIS number is 918530204. Its exam centre number is 7083404.
Where is Mdingazi?
929 Xihoko,nwamitwa,tzaneen 0871. It is in Xihokovillage, Mamitwa, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. Phone 071 658 9456.
Schools near Mdingazi
Mhlavasi
Xihoko, Limpopo 1.4 km
Molokwane
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Gwambeni
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92.0% matric 2025Xirhulurhulu
Xfhoko, Xihoko, Limpopo 1.9 km
Nyavana
Xihokovillage, Xihoko, Limpopo 2.0 km
Mookgo
Mookgo, Tzaneen, Limpopo 2.9 km
Mapheto
Xihokoradoo, Xihoko, Limpopo 3.2 km
100.0% matric 2025Makgope
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.