Nhombelani
Nhombelanivillage, Malamulele, Limpopo 1.5 km
Public high school
Rhabela
Malamulele, Limpopo
Rhabela is a public high school in Malamulele, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 166 learners and 6 educators, about 27.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 77.4% of its 31 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.4% of the school's 31 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 24 | 60.0% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 25 | 71.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 31 | 24 | 77.4% | 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) | 166 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 27.7 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 911361460 |
| Exam centre number | 7061508 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nhombelani Village |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2576; Malamulele |
| Town | Malamulele |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe East |
| Municipality | Collins Chabane |
| Ward | 93403015 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Rhabela
Is Rhabela a public or private school?
Rhabela is a public high school.
Does Rhabela charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Rhabela's matric pass rate?
77.4% of its 31 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 60.0%, 2024 71.4%.
How many learners are at Rhabela?
166 learners and 6 educators (about 27.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Rhabela?
Its EMIS number is 911361460. Its exam centre number is 7061508.
Where is Rhabela?
Nhombelani Village. It is in Malamulele, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. Phone 076 630 2030.
Schools near Rhabela
Mbhedlhe-Mabasa
Malamulele, Limpopo 2.7 km
95.8% matric 2025Mulamula
Dumelavillage, Malamulele, Limpopo 2.9 km
Mudabula
Malamulele, Limpopo 3.2 km
Mzamani Thomas
Malamulele Township, Malamulele, Limpopo 3.9 km
Photani
Mulamulavillage, Malamulele, Limpopo 4.0 km
81.1% matric 2025Mahlefunye
Mulamulavillage, Malamulele, Limpopo 4.3 km
Muswane
Standno, Malamulele, Limpopo 4.9 km
Chanyela
Mulamula, Malamulele, Limpopo 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.