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Lovunywa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Shongwe Mission, Lovunywa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.3%.

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

Lovunywa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,346
Learners
36
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Lovunywa Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Lovunywa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 166 matric candidates from Lovunywa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318715985.0%
202418914777.8%
202516612072.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lovunywa Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics643250.0%
Mathematical Literacy12510785.6%
Physical Sciences605185.0%
Life Sciences1198268.9%
Agricultural Sciences937176.3%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics10770.0%
Geography726184.7%
History604676.7%
English First Additional Language18918899.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Lovunywa Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Lovunywa Secondary School's 1,346; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Lovunywa Secondary School's 72.3%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lovunywa Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,346; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Lovunywa Secondary School's 72.3%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Lovunywa Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,346; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lovunywa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lovunywa Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lovunywa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Lovunywa Secondary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,346; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Lovunywa Secondary School's 72.3%.

Shongwe Mission

Zooming into Shongwe Mission, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lovunywa Secondary School.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lovunywa Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,346; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Lovunywa Secondary School's 72.3%.
  • Sabatha Primary School is a similar size to Lovunywa Secondary School, with 1,649 learners against 1,346; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lovunywa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School is a similar size to Lovunywa Secondary School, with 1,317 learners against 1,346; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Lovunywa Secondary School's 72.3%.
  • Driekoppies Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Lovunywa Secondary School, at 1,305 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lovunywa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.2% against Lovunywa Secondary School's 72.3%.
  • Bongokuhle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lovunywa Secondary School, at 1,291 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lovunywa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1311 Stand No, Emabondvweni, Malelane, 1331
Postal
Po Box 973 Shongwe Mission 1331
EMIS number
800010710

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lovunywa Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lovunywa Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Lovunywa Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Lovunywa Secondary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Lovunywa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.3% is lower than LUGEBHUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Lovunywa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lovunywa Secondary School?
Lovunywa Secondary School reported 1,346 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Lovunywa Secondary School?
Yes, Lovunywa 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 Lovunywa Secondary School's matric results like?
Lovunywa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.3%, in 2025. That's down from 85% in 2023.
Is Lovunywa Secondary School a public or private school?
Lovunywa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lovunywa Secondary School?
It is located at 1311 Stand No, Emabondvweni, Malelane, 1331.
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