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Luka High School

Public secondary school · Ximhungwe, Ximhungwe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Luka High School is a public secondary school in Ximhungwe. Its last matric group achieved a 88% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Luka High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ximhungwe, Luka High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

768
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Luka High 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 Luka High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 150 learners from Luka High School who wrote matric in 2025, 88% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231248568.5%
20241309673.8%
202515013288.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Luka High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics301756.7%
Mathematical Literacy1006969.0%
Physical Sciences291655.2%
Life Sciences291862.1%
Agricultural Sciences292482.8%
Accounting271659.3%
Business Studies271970.4%
Economics271970.4%
Geography744054.1%
History746486.5%
English First Additional Language13012797.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Luka High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Luka High School's 768; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Luka High School's 88%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Luka High School's 768; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Luka High School's 88%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Luka High School, 1,946 compared with 768; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Luka High School's 88%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Luka High School's 768; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Luka High School's 88%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Luka High School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Luka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Ximhungwe

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

  • Hlomani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luka High School, 1,198 compared with 768; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.5% against Luka High School's 88%.
  • Jan Rikhotso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Luka High School, at 851 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Luka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mhlahle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Luka High School, at 810 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Luka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bondzeni High School sits in roughly the same size range as Luka High School, at 778 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Luka High School's 88%.
  • Madlala High School is a similar size to Luka High School, with 762 learners against 768; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 62.4% against Luka High School's 88%.
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
Croquetlawn, , Nelspruit,
Postal
Private Bag X 7402 Hazyview 1281
Telephone
082 739 3497
EMIS number
800035195

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Luka High 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 Luka High School directly, on 082 739 3497, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Luka High 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 Luka High School the best school in Ximhungwe?
On the numbers that are published, Luka High School's matric pass rate of 88% is lower than BONDZENI HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ximhungwe besides Luka High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ximhungwe, including Hlomani Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Luka High School?
Luka High School reported 768 learners and 24 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 Luka High School?
Yes, Luka High 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 Luka High School's matric results like?
Luka High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88%, in 2025. That's up from 68.5% in 2023.
Is Luka High School a public or private school?
Luka High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Luka High School?
You can call 082 739 3497. It is located at Croquetlawn, , Nelspruit,.
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