Valdezia
Valdezia, Limpopo 430 m
Public high school
Rivubye
Valdezia, Limpopo
Rivubye is a public high school in Valdezia, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 862 learners and 25 educators, about 34.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 98.9% of its 87 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.9% of the school's 87 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 55 | 85.9% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 74 | 72 | 97.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 87 | 86 | 98.9% | 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) | 862 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 905332516 |
| Exam centre number | 7051709 |
Address and location
| Street address | Valdezia-Mambedi; Community Authority; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 105; Valdezia |
| Town | Valdezia |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe West |
| Municipality | Makhado |
| Ward | 93404015 |
| Former department | Gazankulu |
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 Rivubye
Is Rivubye a public or private school?
Rivubye is a public high school.
Does Rivubye charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Rivubye's matric pass rate?
98.9% of its 87 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 85.9%, 2024 97.3%.
How many learners are at Rivubye?
862 learners and 25 educators (about 34.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Rivubye?
Its EMIS number is 905332516. Its exam centre number is 7051709.
Where is Rivubye?
Valdezia-Mambedi; Community Authority;. It is in Valdezia, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. Phone 015 976 2166.
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