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Ligugu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mpuluzi, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Ligugu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mpuluzi. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.7% pass rate.

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Located in Mpuluzi, Ligugu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

413
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ligugu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ligugu Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 163 matric candidates from Ligugu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318115284.0%
202422418883.9%
202516313884.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ligugu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics856374.1%
Mathematical Literacy14112588.7%
Physical Sciences856677.6%
Life Sciences14311681.1%
Agricultural Sciences15010872.0%
Accounting181266.7%
Business Studies342882.4%
Economics272488.9%
Geography13111789.3%
English First Additional Language225225100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Ligugu Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Ligugu Secondary School's 413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ligugu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Ligugu Secondary School's 413; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Ligugu Secondary School's 84.7%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligugu Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ligugu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Ligugu Secondary School's 413; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ligugu Secondary School's 84.7%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligugu Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 413; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Ligugu Secondary School's 84.7%).

Mpuluzi

And within Mpuluzi itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Ligugu Secondary School's 413; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Ligugu Secondary School's 84.7%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligugu Secondary School, 971 compared with 413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ligugu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 915 learners against Ligugu Secondary School's 413; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84% against Ligugu Secondary School's 84.7%).
  • Mayflower Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 889 learners against Ligugu Secondary School's 413; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Ligugu Secondary School's 84.7%.
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligugu Secondary School, 866 compared with 413; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Ligugu Secondary School's 84.7%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
E 08 Dundonald No.1 , Dundonald, Dundonald , 2336
Postal
Po Box 465 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335
Telephone
017 881 9916
EMIS number
800010397

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ligugu Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ligugu Secondary School directly, on 017 881 9916, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ligugu Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ligugu Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Ligugu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.7% is lower than REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Ligugu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ligugu Secondary School?
Ligugu Secondary School reported 413 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ligugu Secondary School?
Yes, Ligugu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ligugu Secondary School's matric results like?
Ligugu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84% since 2023.
Is Ligugu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ligugu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ligugu Secondary School?
You can call 017 881 9916. It is located at E 08 Dundonald No.1 , Dundonald, Dundonald , 2336.
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