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Thohoyandou, Sibasa, Limpopo 573 m
Public high school
Thohoyandou
Mvundi, Makhado, Limpopo
Thohoyandou is a public high school in Mvundi, Makhado, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 521 learners and 41 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 88.6% of its 228 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.6% of the school's 228 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 268 | 246 | 91.8% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 259 | 224 | 86.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 228 | 202 | 88.6% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 521 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 37.1 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 0% of 15 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 930350064 |
| Exam centre number | 7063303 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 6978; Block P West; Thohoyandou; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag 5055; Thohoyandou |
| Suburb / area | Mvundi |
| Town | Makhado |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe East |
| Municipality | Thulamela |
| Ward | 93403025 |
| Former department | Venda |
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 Thohoyandou
Is Thohoyandou a public or private school?
Thohoyandou is a public high school.
Does Thohoyandou charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Thohoyandou's matric pass rate?
88.6% of its 228 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 91.8%, 2024 86.5%.
How many learners are at Thohoyandou?
1 521 learners and 41 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 0% of 15 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Thohoyandou?
Its EMIS number is 930350064. Its exam centre number is 7063303.
Where is Thohoyandou?
Stand No 6978; Block P West; Thohoyandou;. It is in Mvundi, Makhado, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. Phone 015 962 1357.
Schools near Thohoyandou
Nazarene
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Marude
Thohoyandou, Makhado, Limpopo 1.0 km
58.2% matric 2025Mvudi
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Little Flower
Thohoyandou, Limpopo 1.2 km
Tshishonga
Thohoyandou, Sibasa, Limpopo 1.4 km
Liivha
No, Thohoyandou, Limpopo 1.5 km
91.1% matric 2025Mahwasane
Muledane, Thohoyandou, Limpopo 1.6 km
Jumbo Progress
Thohoyandou, Limpopo 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.