Sekororo
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo 115 m
Public high school
Ngwanamakhutswe
Sofaya, Limpopo
Ngwanamakhutswe is a public high school in Sofaya, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 353 learners and 10 educators, about 35.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 97.2% of its 36 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.2% of the school's 36 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 100.0% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 47 | 47 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 36 | 35 | 97.2% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 353 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 35.3 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 196 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 926540331 |
| Exam centre number | 7084409 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gasekororo; Sofaya; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 254; Trichardtsdal890 |
| Town | Sofaya |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Maruleng |
| Ward | 93305005 |
| 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 Ngwanamakhutswe
Is Ngwanamakhutswe a public or private school?
Ngwanamakhutswe is a public high school.
Does Ngwanamakhutswe charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Ngwanamakhutswe's matric pass rate?
97.2% of its 36 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Ngwanamakhutswe?
353 learners and 10 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 196 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwanamakhutswe?
Its EMIS number is 926540331. Its exam centre number is 7084409.
Where is Ngwanamakhutswe?
Gasekororo; Sofaya;. It is in Sofaya, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district.
Schools near Ngwanamakhutswe
Seagotle
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89.4% matric 2025Mantsobele
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100.0% matric 2025Lefoke
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo 2.8 km
Tjalatjala
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Prince of Peace
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Maangwako
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Lekane
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Timamogolo
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.