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Lugebhuta Secondary School

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

Welcome to Lugebhuta Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Shongwe Mission. Its last matric group achieved a 93.1% pass rate.

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Lugebhuta Secondary School is a public secondary school in Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,317
Learners
41
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Lugebhuta 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 Lugebhuta Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 144 learners from Lugebhuta Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322316574.0%
202417515286.9%
202514413493.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lugebhuta Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1197462.2%
Mathematical Literacy564071.4%
Physical Sciences1209075.0%
Life Sciences12110082.6%
Agricultural Sciences604676.7%
Accounting252288.0%
History574070.2%
English First Additional Language187187100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Lugebhuta Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 1,317; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugebhuta Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,317; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugebhuta Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lugebhuta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 1,317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lugebhuta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 1,317; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 93.1%.

Shongwe Mission

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

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugebhuta Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,317; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Sabatha Primary School is a similar size to Lugebhuta Secondary School, with 1,649 learners against 1,317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lugebhuta Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School is a similar size to Lugebhuta Secondary School, with 1,346 learners against 1,317; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.3% against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Driekoppies Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Lugebhuta Secondary School, at 1,305 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lugebhuta Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Lugebhuta Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Bongokuhle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lugebhuta Secondary School, at 1,291 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lugebhuta 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
Stand Number 1635, Schoemansdal Trust, Schoemansdal Trust, 1331
Postal
Po Box 851 Schoemansdal Trust 1331
Telephone
013 781 0006
Website
lugebhutahigh.org.za
Email
info@lugebhutahigh.org.za
EMIS number
800010785

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lugebhuta 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 Lugebhuta Secondary School directly, on 013 781 0006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lugebhuta 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 Lugebhuta Secondary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Lugebhuta Secondary School's 93.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DRIEKOPPIES COMBINED SCHOOL at 82.2%.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Lugebhuta Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lugebhuta Secondary School?
Lugebhuta Secondary School reported 1,317 learners and 41 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 Lugebhuta Secondary School?
Yes, Lugebhuta 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 Lugebhuta Secondary School's matric results like?
Lugebhuta Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 74% in 2023.
Is Lugebhuta Secondary School a public or private school?
Lugebhuta Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lugebhuta Secondary School?
You can call 013 781 0006. It is located at Stand Number 1635, Schoemansdal Trust, Schoemansdal Trust, 1331.
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