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Public high school
Mpirwabirwa
Mokopane, Potgietersrus, Limpopo
Mpirwabirwa is a public high school in Mokopane, Potgietersrus, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 309 learners and 12 educators, about 25.8 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, 92.3% of its 52 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.3% of the school's 52 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 30 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 42 | 28 | 66.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 52 | 48 | 92.3% | 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) | 309 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 25.8 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 921121174 |
| Exam centre number | 7022208 |
Address and location
| Street address | 352 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1935; Mahwelereng |
| Suburb / area | Mokopane |
| Town | Potgietersrus |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mogalakwena |
| Municipality | Mogalakwena |
| Ward | 93607019 |
| 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 Mpirwabirwa
Is Mpirwabirwa a public or private school?
Mpirwabirwa is a public high school.
Does Mpirwabirwa charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mpirwabirwa's matric pass rate?
92.3% of its 52 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 83.3%, 2024 66.7%.
How many learners are at Mpirwabirwa?
309 learners and 12 educators (about 25.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Mpirwabirwa?
Its EMIS number is 921121174. Its exam centre number is 7022208.
Where is Mpirwabirwa?
352. It is in Mokopane, Potgietersrus, Limpopo, in the Mogalakwena education district. Phone 015 728 2148.
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