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Lumuka Secondary School

Public secondary school · Hlanganani, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Lumuka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hlanganani, Elim. Its most recent matric class posted a 65.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Hlanganani, Elim, Lumuka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

226
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Lumuka Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 46 learners from Lumuka Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 65.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023594678.0%
2024574986.0%
2025463065.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lumuka Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221986.4%
Mathematical Literacy352982.9%
Physical Sciences251768.0%
Life Sciences574273.7%
Agricultural Sciences322681.3%
Geography575291.2%
English First Additional Language5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Lumuka Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Lumuka Secondary School's 226; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Lumuka Secondary School's 226; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumuka Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 226; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Lumuka Secondary School's 226; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Lumuka Secondary School's 226; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.

Elim

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

  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Lumuka Secondary School's 226; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumuka Secondary School, 1,737 compared with 226; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lumuka Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumuka Secondary School, 1,132 compared with 226; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (64.7% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%).
  • Djunane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumuka Secondary School, 946 compared with 226; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lumuka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre is noticeably bigger, teaching 918 learners against Lumuka Secondary School's 226; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Lumuka Secondary School's 65.2%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lumuka Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lumuka Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Riverplaats Village; Nkhensani Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 495; Elim Hospital960
Telephone
071 659 3880
EMIS number
931521046

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lumuka 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 Lumuka Secondary School directly, on 071 659 3880, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lumuka 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 Lumuka Secondary School the best school in Elim?
On the numbers that are published, Lumuka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65.2% is lower than MUTHUHADINI's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elim besides Lumuka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Elim.
How big are the classes at Lumuka Secondary School?
Lumuka Secondary School reported 226 learners and 7 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 Lumuka Secondary School?
No. Lumuka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lumuka Secondary School's matric results like?
Lumuka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.2%, in 2025. That's down from 78% in 2023.
Is Lumuka Secondary School a public or private school?
Lumuka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lumuka Secondary School?
You can call 071 659 3880. It is located at Riverplaats Village; Nkhensani Tribal; Authority;.
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