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Batlhalerwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Batlhalerwa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lephalale. Its most recent matric class posted a 73% pass rate.

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Located in Lephalale, Batlhalerwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

507
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Batlhalerwa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 37 matric candidates from Batlhalerwa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023231669.6%
2024412970.7%
2025372773.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Batlhalerwa Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14642.9%
Mathematical Literacy272696.3%
Physical Sciences14964.3%
Life Sciences413175.6%
Agricultural Sciences412663.4%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Batlhalerwa Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 507; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 73%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 507; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batlhalerwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 507; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 73%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 507; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 73%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Batlhalerwa Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 507; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batlhalerwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

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

  • Lephalale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Batlhalerwa Secondary School, 1,183 compared with 507; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batlhalerwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Batlhalerwa Secondary School, 1,171 compared with 507; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87% against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 73%.
  • Ikitseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Batlhalerwa Secondary School, 1,056 compared with 507; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batlhalerwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 935 learners against Batlhalerwa Secondary School's 507; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batlhalerwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Batlhalerwa Secondary School, 890 compared with 507; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batlhalerwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Batlhalerwa Secondary School for 2027

Because Batlhalerwa Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Shongoane 3
Postal
Box 61; Ellisras
Telephone
014 769 0123
EMIS number
921110075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Batlhalerwa 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 Batlhalerwa Secondary School directly, on 014 769 0123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Batlhalerwa 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 Batlhalerwa Secondary School the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, Batlhalerwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73% is lower than MATSHWARA's 87%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides Batlhalerwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Batlhalerwa Secondary School?
Batlhalerwa Secondary School reported 507 learners and 16 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 Batlhalerwa Secondary School?
No. Batlhalerwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Batlhalerwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Batlhalerwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73%, in 2025. That's up from 69.6% in 2023.
Is Batlhalerwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Batlhalerwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Batlhalerwa Secondary School?
You can call 014 769 0123. It is located at Shongoane 3.
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