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Public high school
Tombolagole
Tshitavha, Makonde, Limpopo
Tombolagole is a public high school in Tshitavha, Makonde, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 348 learners and 10 educators, about 34.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 93.8% of its 48 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.8% of the school's 48 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 13 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 34 | 26 | 76.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 48 | 45 | 93.8% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 348 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 34.8 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 929311007 |
| Exam centre number | 7062108 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tshitavha Village; Sambandou; Thohoyandou; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1199; Makonde |
| Suburb / area | Tshitavha |
| Town | Makonde |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe East |
| Municipality | Thulamela |
| Ward | 93403003 |
| 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 Tombolagole
Is Tombolagole a public or private school?
Tombolagole is a public high school.
Does Tombolagole charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Tombolagole's matric pass rate?
93.8% of its 48 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 86.7%, 2024 76.5%.
How many learners are at Tombolagole?
348 learners and 10 educators (about 34.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Tombolagole?
Its EMIS number is 929311007. Its exam centre number is 7062108.
Where is Tombolagole?
Tshitavha Village; Sambandou; Thohoyandou;. It is in Tshitavha, Makonde, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. Phone 079 960 5970.
Schools near Tombolagole
Mangaya
Mangaya, Mutale, Limpopo 3.8 km
Mahunguhwi
Mahunguhwi, Makonde, Limpopo 3.9 km
Mubalanganyi
Mangaya, Mutale, Limpopo 4.4 km
93.1% matric 2025Tswera
Tswera, Sibasa, Limpopo 4.5 km
Tshanzhe
Tshanzhe, Mutale, Limpopo 4.7 km
Takalani Nyawedzeni
Sambandou, Sibasa, Limpopo 5.2 km
David Mutshinyalo
Tsweravillage, Thohoyandou, Limpopo 5.6 km
98.7% matric 2025Mukondeni
Mukondeni, Mutale, Limpopo 5.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.