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Public high school
Ngwanamala
Nchabellengvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo
Ngwanamala is a public high school in Nchabellengvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 482 learners and 13 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 78.8% of its 66 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.8% of the school's 66 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 53 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 70 | 57 | 81.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 66 | 52 | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 482 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 37.1 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 925610162 |
| Exam centre number | 7093107 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lefalane; Ga-Nchabeleng; Mothopong; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 536; Lefalane |
| Suburb / area | Nchabellengvillage |
| Town | Polokwane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune East |
| Municipality | Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse |
| Ward | 90303006 |
| 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 Ngwanamala
Is Ngwanamala a public or private school?
Ngwanamala is a public high school.
Does Ngwanamala charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ngwanamala's matric pass rate?
78.8% of its 66 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 71.6%, 2024 81.4%.
How many learners are at Ngwanamala?
482 learners and 13 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwanamala?
Its EMIS number is 925610162. Its exam centre number is 7093107.
Where is Ngwanamala?
Lefalane; Ga-Nchabeleng; Mothopong;. It is in Nchabellengvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. Phone 083 444 1486.
Schools near Ngwanamala
Kgoedi
Lefalane, Limpopo 1.5 km
Mankopane
Lefalane, Limpopo 1.8 km
Tlakale Nchabeleng
Polokwane, Limpopo 2.1 km
Hans Komane
Polokwane, Limpopo 2.1 km
83.8% matric 2025Tseke
Nchabelengvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo 3.4 km
Nkwana
Gankwana, Polokwane, Limpopo 3.5 km
Frank Mashile
Gankwana, Limpopo 3.9 km
88.9% matric 2025Morokalebole
Ankoamavillage, Apel, Limpopo 4.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.