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Luphai Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maranzhev, Sibasa, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Luphai Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Maranzhev, Sibasa. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Luphai Secondary School is a public secondary school in Maranzhev, Sibasa. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

359
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Luphai Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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, 55 matric candidates from Luphai Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023474697.9%
2024403997.5%
20255555100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Luphai Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161593.8%
Mathematical Literacy242395.8%
Physical Sciences1616100.0%
Life Sciences403587.5%
Agricultural Sciences242395.8%
Geography403997.5%
English First Additional Language4040100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Luphai Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Luphai Secondary School's 359; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Luphai Secondary School's 100%).
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Luphai Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Luphai Secondary School's 100%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Luphai Secondary School's 359; is a public combined school, a different phase than Luphai Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Luphai Secondary School's 100%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luphai Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Luphai Secondary School's 100%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luphai Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.1% against Luphai Secondary School's 100%.

Sibasa

Zooming into Sibasa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Luphai Secondary School.

  • Tshiluvhi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Luphai Secondary School, 1,482 compared with 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Luphai Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makwarela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,098 learners against Luphai Secondary School's 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Luphai Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshilala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luphai Secondary School, 791 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.6% against Luphai Secondary School's 100%.
  • Maniini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 760 learners against Luphai Secondary School's 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Luphai Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Guvhukuvhu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luphai Secondary School, 752 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against Luphai Secondary School's 100%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Luphai Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Luphai 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
Maranzhe Village
Postal
P/Bag 2462; Sibasa
Telephone
082 428 8290
EMIS number
902351487

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Luphai 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 Luphai Secondary School directly, on 082 428 8290, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Luphai 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 Luphai Secondary School the best school in Sibasa?
On the numbers that are published, Luphai Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHILALA at 96.6%.
How many other schools are there in Sibasa besides Luphai Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sibasa, including Tshiluvhi.
How big are the classes at Luphai Secondary School?
Luphai Secondary School reported 359 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Luphai Secondary School?
No. Luphai Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Luphai Secondary School's matric results like?
Luphai Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.9% since 2023.
Is Luphai Secondary School a public or private school?
Luphai Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Luphai Secondary School?
You can call 082 428 8290. It is located at Maranzhe Village.
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