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Fobeni

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 918510811

Fobenivillage, Mopani West, Limpopo

566
Learners
38:1
Learners per educator
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Fobeni?

Fobeni is a public secondary school in Fobenivillage, within the Mopani West education district of the Limpopo. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 566 enrolled learners and 15 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1.

It is classified as Quintile 3 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Greater Letaba local municipality. Among 196 Q3 Secondary schools in Limpopo, it has more learners per educator than 78% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

The school is at Fobeni Village; Modjadji;.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

NSC Matric Results

2023
85.7%
42/49 passed
2024
89.8%
44/49 passed
2025
92.2%
71/77 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202385.7%
202489.8%
202592.2%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 3 schools in Limpopo (2025)45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 86% Matome Modika: 52.7%Sekgopetjana: 54.3%Marude: 58.2%Kopano: 61.3%Akani: 62.5%Sebalamakgolo: 64.4%Hluvuka: 64.7%George Mswazi: 65.5%Rithlavile: 66.7%Masiza: 67.8%Kgabo: 68.0%Jack Lavhengwa: 68.1%Bessie Maake: 68.5%Tshivhidzo Masiagwala: 69.7%Derek Kobe: 70.1%Mosepedi: 70.8%Bela-Bela: 71.1%Lwandlamuni: 71.9%Ngwana Mohube: 72.5%Ramathope: 72.6%Makovongo: 72.7%Kabelo: 73.1%Mokomene: 73.3%Luvhaivhai: 73.5%O.R. Mabotja: 73.9%Leruleng: 73.9%Lebeko: 74.0%Boetse: 74.1%Dzwaboni: 74.7%Leolo: 74.9%Boshego: 75.0%Lekota: 75.0%Sekhukhumele: 75.0%Mamabudusha: 75.2%Kgapane: 75.6%Millennium College: 75.7%Bababa: 76.1%Hwiti: 76.5%Maope: 76.5%Jawe-Jawe Ledwaba: 76.8%Hola-Pondo: 77.5%Tshiawelo: 77.7%D.G. Tsebe: 77.8%Risinga: 77.8%Marobathotha: 77.9%Tshikota: 77.9%Mohlatlego Machaba: 78.2%Madaheni: 78.9%Humbelani: 79.0%Gwamasenga: 79.0%Mugwazeni: 79.1%Makgwahleng: 79.2%Ramabu: 79.3%Mohlakaneng: 79.4%Raluswielo: 79.5%Magogo: 80.0%Lebowa Kgomo: 80.6%Giyani: 80.7%Makgobaketse: 80.8%Shayandima: 80.8%Mphaphuli: 81.1%Modubatse: 81.2%Nngweni: 81.5%Tshweni: 81.6%Bokgaga: 81.6%Molautsi: 81.9%Mmanare: 82.0%Mmamarama: 82.1%Pherehla-Maake: 82.3%Shingwedzi: 82.3%Dr. A.M.S. Makunyane: 82.5%Seale: 82.7%Mphetsebe: 82.7%Burghersdorp: 82.8%Mafolofolo: 83.1%Seboye: 83.1%Jonathan Thifulufhelwi: 83.3%Kutama: 83.4%Litshovhu: 83.4%Phomolong: 83.7%Mmaphuti: 83.8%Nareng: 83.9%Masedi: 84.0%Stanley Mopai: 84.1%George Moragula: 84.2%Hanyani Thomo: 84.2%H.S. Phillips Memorial: 84.2%Morutwa: 84.4%M.E. Makgato: 84.6%Sefoloko: 85.1%Masodi: 85.1%Marhorhwani-Malali: 85.2%Waterval: 85.2%Solomon Mahlangu: 85.2%Harry Oppenheimer: 85.8%Raeleng: 85.8%Mothimako: 85.9%Seshigo: 86.0%Nwamalobye: 86.1%Dengenya: 86.2%Ditlalemeso: 86.4%Robert Mbulungeni: 86.4%Lemana: 86.7%Lebitso: 86.8%Baphutheng: 86.9%Klaas Mothapo: 87.2%Guvhukuvhu: 87.3%Mapeloana: 87.4%Calais: 87.5%Hudson Ntsanwisi: 87.7%Lepato M.: 87.8%Relebogile: 87.8%Johannes Mulambilu: 87.8%Makgongoana: 87.9%Phusela: 87.9%E.D.L. Rampola: 88.5%Bokamoso: 88.8%Maneledzi: 88.8%Makgofe: 89.0%Khwevha Commercial: 89.1%Monyong: 89.3%Frank Ravele: 89.3%Seagotle: 89.4%Thengwe: 89.8%Moloisi: 89.9%Denga: 90.0%Dimani Agricultural: 90.4%Makgoka: 90.7%Phagameng: 90.7%Magoletsa: 90.9%Vuxeni: 91.0%Mafumani: 91.0%Liivha: 91.1%Ntshuxeko: 91.2%Hanyani Nkuzana: 91.2%Mountainview: 91.4%Funzwani: 91.4%Mamphoku: 91.6%E.P.P. Mhinga: 91.8%Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba: 92.1%Phaswana: 92.1%Nthabiseng: 92.2%Fobeni: 92.2%Mark Shope: 92.4%Mohlapetse: 92.6%George Mbulaheni: 92.6%Frans Mohlala: 92.8%Westenburg: 92.9%Bankuna: 93.0%Maluta: 93.0%Ozias Davhana: 93.7%Ramatau: 93.8%Elim: 93.8%Dzata: 93.9%Jonathan Mushaathama: 94.0%D.Z.J. Mtebule: 94.1%Gojela: 94.2%Peter Nchabeleng: 94.5%Ebenezer: 94.6%Musina: 94.6%Guardian Angels College: 94.7%Khakhu: 94.7%Matome-Malatji: 94.9%Magoza: 95.1%Mathomomayo: 95.2%Charles Mathonsi: 95.2%Dimbanyika: 95.6%Masedibu: 95.8%Mahwahwa: 95.8%Moruleng: 96.1%Maalobane: 96.2%Khaiso: 96.3%Tetema: 96.3%Jane Furse Comprehensive: 96.5%Dendron: 96.7%Maphokwane: 97.0%Ngwanamakhutswe: 97.2%Lucas Ratshalingwa: 97.3%Masobe: 97.4%Gumani Technical: 97.9%Zivuko: 98.0%Tlakale Mashashane: 98.2%Majeje: 98.4%Denga Tshivhase: 98.6%Hivuyeriwile Commercial: 99.0%Dr. M.J. Madiba: 100.0%Ngwanalaka: 100.0%Luthuli Park: 100.0%Makikela: 100.0%Masaswivona: 100.0%Prieska: 100.0%Nkateko: 100.0%Petanenge: 100.0%Khataza: 100.0%Ligege: 100.0%Nthetsheleseni: 100.0%Frans Rasimphi: 100.0%This school: 92.2% This school

92.2% pass rate in 2025 — 141 Quintile 3 schools in Limpopo scored lower, 54 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Quintile 3 schools in Limpopo in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Matome Modika52.7%
Sekgopetjana54.3%
Marude58.2%
Kopano61.3%
Akani62.5%
Sebalamakgolo64.4%
Hluvuka64.7%
George Mswazi65.5%
Rithlavile66.7%
Masiza67.8%
Kgabo68.0%
Jack Lavhengwa68.1%
Bessie Maake68.5%
Tshivhidzo Masiagwala69.7%
Derek Kobe70.1%
Mosepedi70.8%
Bela-Bela71.1%
Lwandlamuni71.9%
Ngwana Mohube72.5%
Ramathope72.6%
Makovongo72.7%
Kabelo73.1%
Mokomene73.3%
Luvhaivhai73.5%
O.R. Mabotja73.9%
Leruleng73.9%
Lebeko74.0%
Boetse74.1%
Dzwaboni74.7%
Leolo74.9%
Boshego75.0%
Lekota75.0%
Sekhukhumele75.0%
Mamabudusha75.2%
Kgapane75.6%
Millennium College75.7%
Bababa76.1%
Hwiti76.5%
Maope76.5%
Jawe-Jawe Ledwaba76.8%
Hola-Pondo77.5%
Tshiawelo77.7%
D.G. Tsebe77.8%
Risinga77.8%
Marobathotha77.9%
Tshikota77.9%
Mohlatlego Machaba78.2%
Madaheni78.9%
Humbelani79.0%
Gwamasenga79.0%
Mugwazeni79.1%
Makgwahleng79.2%
Ramabu79.3%
Mohlakaneng79.4%
Raluswielo79.5%
Magogo80.0%
Lebowa Kgomo80.6%
Giyani80.7%
Makgobaketse80.8%
Shayandima80.8%
Mphaphuli81.1%
Modubatse81.2%
Nngweni81.5%
Tshweni81.6%
Bokgaga81.6%
Molautsi81.9%
Mmanare82.0%
Mmamarama82.1%
Pherehla-Maake82.3%
Shingwedzi82.3%
Dr. A.M.S. Makunyane82.5%
Seale82.7%
Mphetsebe82.7%
Burghersdorp82.8%
Mafolofolo83.1%
Seboye83.1%
Jonathan Thifulufhelwi83.3%
Kutama83.4%
Litshovhu83.4%
Phomolong83.7%
Mmaphuti83.8%
Nareng83.9%
Masedi84.0%
Stanley Mopai84.1%
George Moragula84.2%
Hanyani Thomo84.2%
H.S. Phillips Memorial84.2%
Morutwa84.4%
M.E. Makgato84.6%
Sefoloko85.1%
Masodi85.1%
Marhorhwani-Malali85.2%
Waterval85.2%
Solomon Mahlangu85.2%
Harry Oppenheimer85.8%
Raeleng85.8%
Mothimako85.9%
Seshigo86.0%
Nwamalobye86.1%
Dengenya86.2%
Ditlalemeso86.4%
Robert Mbulungeni86.4%
Lemana86.7%
Lebitso86.8%
Baphutheng86.9%
Klaas Mothapo87.2%
Guvhukuvhu87.3%
Mapeloana87.4%
Calais87.5%
Hudson Ntsanwisi87.7%
Lepato M.87.8%
Relebogile87.8%
Johannes Mulambilu87.8%
Makgongoana87.9%
Phusela87.9%
E.D.L. Rampola88.5%
Bokamoso88.8%
Maneledzi88.8%
Makgofe89.0%
Khwevha Commercial89.1%
Monyong89.3%
Frank Ravele89.3%
Seagotle89.4%
Thengwe89.8%
Moloisi89.9%
Denga90.0%
Dimani Agricultural90.4%
Makgoka90.7%
Phagameng90.7%
Magoletsa90.9%
Vuxeni91.0%
Mafumani91.0%
Liivha91.1%
Ntshuxeko91.2%
Hanyani Nkuzana91.2%
Mountainview91.4%
Funzwani91.4%
Mamphoku91.6%
E.P.P. Mhinga91.8%
Kgolokgotlha Ledwaba92.1%
Phaswana92.1%
Nthabiseng92.2%
Fobeni (this school)92.2%
Mark Shope92.4%
Mohlapetse92.6%
George Mbulaheni92.6%
Frans Mohlala92.8%
Westenburg92.9%
Bankuna93.0%
Maluta93.0%
Ozias Davhana93.7%
Ramatau93.8%
Elim93.8%
Dzata93.9%
Jonathan Mushaathama94.0%
D.Z.J. Mtebule94.1%
Gojela94.2%
Peter Nchabeleng94.5%
Ebenezer94.6%
Musina94.6%
Guardian Angels College94.7%
Khakhu94.7%
Matome-Malatji94.9%
Magoza95.1%
Mathomomayo95.2%
Charles Mathonsi95.2%
Dimbanyika95.6%
Masedibu95.8%
Mahwahwa95.8%
Moruleng96.1%
Maalobane96.2%
Khaiso96.3%
Tetema96.3%
Jane Furse Comprehensive96.5%
Dendron96.7%
Maphokwane97.0%
Ngwanamakhutswe97.2%
Lucas Ratshalingwa97.3%
Masobe97.4%
Gumani Technical97.9%
Zivuko98.0%
Tlakale Mashashane98.2%
Majeje98.4%
Denga Tshivhase98.6%
Hivuyeriwile Commercial99.0%
Dr. M.J. Madiba100.0%
Ngwanalaka100.0%
Luthuli Park100.0%
Makikela100.0%
Masaswivona100.0%
Prieska100.0%
Nkateko100.0%
Petanenge100.0%
Khataza100.0%
Ligege100.0%
Nthetsheleseni100.0%
Frans Rasimphi100.0%

1 other school in this peer group recorded the same 92.2% pass rate in 2025. Schools that tie are not counted as scoring lower, so a percentile understates a result that many peers also achieved.

Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Agricultural Sciences2023292379.3%
Agricultural Sciences20241313100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2025201995.0%
Business Studies202312866.7%
Business Studies2024363083.3%
Business Studies2025575494.7%
Economics2023181794.4%
Economics202411763.6%
Economics2025161381.3%
English First Additional Language20234949100.0%
English First Additional Language20244949100.0%
English First Additional Language20257777100.0%
Geography2023413892.7%
Geography2024252184.0%
Geography2025413585.4%
Life Sciences2023312683.9%
Life Sciences20241313100.0%
Life Sciences2025201995.0%
Mathematical Literacy2023312580.6%
Mathematical Literacy2024372978.4%
Mathematical Literacy2025575494.7%
Mathematics2023181688.9%
Mathematics20241212100.0%
Mathematics2025201890.0%
Physical Sciences2023161487.5%
Physical Sciences2024121191.7%
Physical Sciences2025201155.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Fobeni?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools

(Q3 Secondary schools in Limpopo)

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Tzaneen28.9 km · 36 min

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What other schools are near Fobeni?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Thapane
PrimaryPublicQ3
454 learners 14 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 85% of similar schools

Tzaneen · 0.4km away
Sara
PrimaryPublicQ3
442 learners 11 educators 40:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Fobenivillage · 0.7km away
Mapitlula
PrimaryPublicQ3
266 learners 7 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Tzaneen · 1.3km away
Lighthouse Academy
PrimaryIndependent
515 learners 22 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools

Tzaneen · 1.4km away
Boke
SecondaryPublicQ1
860 learners 28 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 59% of similar schools

Tzaneen · 1.5km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in Limpopo with Quintile 3.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Fobeni. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Stanley Mopai
SecondaryPublicQ3
510 learners 15 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Mapitlulavillage
Mohlatlego Machaba
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,260 learners 46 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 91% of similar schools

Tzaneen
Lwandlamuni
SecondaryPublicQ3
196 learners 8 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Mamitwa

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

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