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Public high school
Thufane Secondary School
Lefifi, Mpumalanga
Thufane Secondary School is a public high school in Lefifi, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 575 learners and 17 educators, about 33.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.6% of its 54 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.6% of the school's 54 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 69 | 85.2% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 67 | 62 | 92.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 54 | 50 | 92.6% | 86.4% |
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 | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 575 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 33.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800023325 |
| Exam centre number | 6607061 |
Address and location
| Street address | 264 Nokaneng, Lefifi, Nokaneng, 435 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 650 Lefifi Nokaneng 0435 |
| Town | Lefifi |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 27 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Thufane Secondary School
Is Thufane Secondary School a public or private school?
Thufane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thufane Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Thufane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.6% of its 54 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 85.2%, 2024 92.5%.
How many learners are at Thufane Secondary School?
575 learners and 17 educators (about 33.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Thufane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800023325. Its exam centre number is 6607061.
Where is Thufane Secondary School?
264 Nokaneng, Lefifi, Nokaneng, 435. It is in Lefifi, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district.
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84.4% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.