Lukalo
Lukalo, Thohoyandou, Limpopo 1.4 km
Public high school
Milton Mpfumedzeni
Lukalo, Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Milton Mpfumedzeni is a public high school in Lukalo, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 374 learners and 37 educators, about 37.1 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, 78.8% of its 349 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.8% of the school's 349 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 259 | 218 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 328 | 263 | 80.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 349 | 275 | 78.8% | 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) | 1 374 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 37.1 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 930360962 |
| Exam centre number | 7062607 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lukalo |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X1114; Tshaulu987 |
| Suburb / area | Lukalo |
| Town | Thohoyandou |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe East |
| Municipality | Thulamela |
| Ward | 93403002 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Milton Mpfumedzeni
Is Milton Mpfumedzeni a public or private school?
Milton Mpfumedzeni is a public high school.
Does Milton Mpfumedzeni charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Milton Mpfumedzeni's matric pass rate?
78.8% of its 349 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 84.2%, 2024 80.2%.
How many learners are at Milton Mpfumedzeni?
1 374 learners and 37 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Milton Mpfumedzeni?
Its EMIS number is 930360962. Its exam centre number is 7062607.
Where is Milton Mpfumedzeni?
Lukalo. It is in Lukalo, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. Phone 079 426 6034.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.