Masetoni
Tshamulavhu, Malamgla, Limpopo 345 m
Public high school
Vuvumutshena
Lambani, Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Vuvumutshena is a public high school in Lambani, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 479 learners and 12 educators, about 39.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 70.0% of its 150 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.0% of the school's 150 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 74 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 109 | 90 | 82.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 150 | 105 | 70.0% | 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) | 479 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 39.9 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 930361001 |
| Exam centre number | 7062609 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lambani |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Box 386 |
| Suburb / area | Lambani |
| Town | Thohoyandou |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe East |
| Municipality | Thulamela |
| Ward | 93403001 |
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 Vuvumutshena
Is Vuvumutshena a public or private school?
Vuvumutshena is a public high school.
Does Vuvumutshena charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Vuvumutshena's matric pass rate?
70.0% of its 150 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 85.1%, 2024 82.6%.
How many learners are at Vuvumutshena?
479 learners and 12 educators (about 39.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Vuvumutshena?
Its EMIS number is 930361001. Its exam centre number is 7062609.
Where is Vuvumutshena?
Lambani. It is in Lambani, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district.
Schools near Vuvumutshena
Mmbofheni
Thoyandou, Matidze, Limpopo 2.9 km
Nkhavi
Mhingavillage, Mhinga, Limpopo 4.1 km
Ranndogwana
Mahajala, Thohoyandou, Limpopo 4.4 km
82.8% matric 2025Mahagala
Lambanimahagala, Thando, Limpopo 4.7 km
Gunda
Thoyandou, Matidze, Limpopo 4.8 km
Limbedzi
Thoyandou, Matidze, Limpopo 4.8 km
81.5% matric 2025Ripambeta
Mhingavillage, Mhinga Muthathi, Limpopo 5.3 km
77.8% matric 2025Lambani
Thoyandou, Tshaulu, Limpopo 5.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.