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Liivha Combined School

Public combined school · Thohoyandou, Thohoyandou, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

In Thohoyandou, Liivha Combined School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Liivha Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Liivha Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Thohoyandou. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,329
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Liivha Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 202 matric candidates from Liivha Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312912395.3%
202419217189.1%
202520218491.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Liivha Combined School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1318262.6%
Mathematical Literacy6161100.0%
Physical Sciences977678.4%
Life Sciences13611282.4%
Accounting414097.6%
Business Studies959498.9%
Economics565496.4%
Geography15114797.4%
English First Additional Language150150100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Liivha Combined School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Liivha Combined School, at 2,643 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is a similar size to Liivha Combined School, with 2,493 learners against 2,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.8% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%).
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is a similar size to Liivha Combined School, with 2,254 learners against 2,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%).
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is a similar size to Liivha Combined School, with 2,176 learners against 2,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School is a similar size to Liivha Combined School, with 2,153 learners against 2,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%.

Thohoyandou

Zooming into Thohoyandou, here are 5 other schools to compare against Liivha Combined School.

  • Azwifarwi Secondary School is a similar size to Liivha Combined School, with 2,153 learners against 2,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School is a similar size to Liivha Combined School, with 1,667 learners against 2,329; is a public primary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Liivha Combined School, 1,390 compared with 2,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Liivha Combined School, 1,374 compared with 2,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Liivha Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Tswinga Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,217 learners against Liivha Combined School's 2,329; is a public primary school, a different phase than Liivha Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Liivha Combined School for 2027

Because Liivha Combined School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
285 Block F; Stand 285 Thohoyandou;
Postal
P.o. Box 2991; Thohoyandou950
Telephone
015 962 4526
EMIS number
930350088

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Liivha Combined 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 Liivha Combined School directly, on 015 962 4526, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Liivha Combined School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Liivha Combined School the best school in Thohoyandou?
On the numbers that are published, Liivha Combined School's matric pass rate of 91.1% is lower than AZWIFARWI's 99%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thohoyandou besides Liivha Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Azwifarwi.
How big are the classes at Liivha Combined School?
Liivha Combined School reported 2,329 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Liivha Combined School?
No. Liivha Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Liivha Combined School's matric results like?
Liivha Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's down from 95.3% in 2023.
Is Liivha Combined School a public or private school?
Liivha Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Liivha Combined School?
You can call 015 962 4526. It is located at 285 Block F; Stand 285 Thohoyandou;.
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