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Jonathan Thifulufhelwi

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SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 928331407

Makhado, Vhembe West, Limpopo

938 learners 35:1 ratio Q3

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Public secondary
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No-fee school
Exam body
NSC

Matric: 83.3% of candidates passed in 2025 (110 of 132). Of the 196 comparable Quintile 3 schools in Limpopo with 2025 results, 76 scored lower.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026

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What kind of school is Jonathan Thifulufhelwi?

Jonathan Thifulufhelwi is a public secondary school in Makhado, within the Vhembe West education district of the Limpopo. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 938 enrolled learners and 27 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1.

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 Makhado local municipality. Among 196 Q3 Secondary schools in Limpopo, it has a learner-educator ratio close to the median for similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

The school is at Madombidzha Zone 2; Sinthumule;, and can be reached on 079 372 1327.

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

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NSC Matric Results

83.3% of candidates passed in 2025 (110 of 132). Of the 196 comparable Quintile 3 schools in Limpopo with 2025 results, 76 scored lower.

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2023
70.3%
109/155 passed
2024
73.3%
88/120 passed
2025
83.3%
110/132 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
202370.3%
202473.3%
202583.3%
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: 83.3% This school

83.3% pass rate in 2025. 76 Quintile 3 schools in Limpopo scored lower, 120 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 Thifulufhelwi (this school)83.3%
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%
Fobeni92.2%
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%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2024141392.9%
Accounting202588100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2024474085.1%
Agricultural Sciences2025383386.8%
Business Studies2024231982.6%
Business Studies2025313096.8%
Economics2024252080.0%
Economics2025313096.8%
English First Additional Language2024121121100.0%
English First Additional Language2025132132100.0%
Geography2024534788.7%
Geography2025705984.3%
History2024493775.5%
History2025746486.5%
Life Sciences2024967376.0%
Life Sciences20251017675.2%
Mathematical Literacy2024605286.7%
Mathematical Literacy2025887787.5%
Mathematics2024613049.2%
Mathematics2025442965.9%
Physical Sciences2024563562.5%
Physical Sciences2025433581.4%

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

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Jonathan Thifulufhelwi?

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 46% of similar schools

(Q3 Secondary schools in Limpopo)

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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.

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Madombidzha Zone 2; Sinthumule;EMIS
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Makhado15.7 km · 20 min

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What other schools are near Jonathan Thifulufhelwi?

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

Petamukanda
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,141 learners 31 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 33% of similar schools

Makhado · 0.3km away
Tshikhwani
PrimaryPublicQ2
475 learners 13 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 35% of similar schools

Makhado · 1.7km away
Tshikwarani
PrimaryPublicQ2
419 learners 11 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 21% of similar schools

Makhado · 1.8km away
Tshilwavhusiku
PrimaryPublicQ2
570 learners 16 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Makhado · 1.8km away
Litshovhu
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,243 learners 40 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Makhado · 1.8km 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 Jonathan Thifulufhelwi. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Litshovhu
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,243 learners 40 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Makhado
Maluta
SecondaryPublicQ3
485 learners 13 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools

Makhado
Maneledzi
SecondaryPublicQ3
914 learners 26 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools

Makhado

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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). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

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