Maale
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Public high school
Pherehla-Maake
Makhwibidungvillage, Shiluvane, Limpopo
Pherehla-Maake is a public high school in Makhwibidungvillage, Shiluvane, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 341 learners and 46 educators, about 29.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 82.3% of its 186 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.3% of the school's 186 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 124 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 227 | 186 | 81.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 186 | 153 | 82.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 341 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 29.2 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 196 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 915540348 |
| Exam centre number | 7084305 |
Address and location
| Street address | 411 Makhubidune |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 400; Shiluvane |
| Suburb / area | Makhwibidungvillage |
| Town | Shiluvane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Greater Tzaneen |
| Ward | 93303029 |
| 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 Pherehla-Maake
Is Pherehla-Maake a public or private school?
Pherehla-Maake is a public high school.
Does Pherehla-Maake charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Pherehla-Maake's matric pass rate?
82.3% of its 186 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 84.9%, 2024 81.9%.
How many learners are at Pherehla-Maake?
1 341 learners and 46 educators (about 29.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 196 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Pherehla-Maake?
Its EMIS number is 915540348. Its exam centre number is 7084305.
Where is Pherehla-Maake?
411 Makhubidune. It is in Makhwibidungvillage, Shiluvane, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. Phone 081 760 6619.
Schools near Pherehla-Maake
Maroboni
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Tingwazi
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Semana
Lenyenye, Limpopo 1.4 km
Myakayaka
Myakayanavillage, Shiluvane, Limpopo 1.4 km
55.0% matric 2025Bokgaga
Shiluvane, Limpopo 1.5 km
81.6% matric 2025Shiluvane
Shiluvane, Limpopo 2.2 km
Maake
Serarevillage, Lenyenye, Limpopo 2.2 km
Mmakgotlo
Gamaake, Shiluvane, Limpopo 2.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.