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Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Null, Kimberley. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.8%.

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Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Null, Kimberley. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

759
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 93 matric candidates from Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023674668.7%
2024696898.6%
2025939096.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251456.0%
Mathematical Literacy444295.5%
Physical Sciences24625.0%
Life Sciences603965.0%
Accounting9555.6%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics9777.8%
Geography605998.3%
History3636100.0%
English First Additional Language6969100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

5 other schools in Frances Baard (FB) district, for comparison against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 759; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 759; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School, 1,478 compared with 759; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 759; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 759; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

Zooming into Kimberley, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 759; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School, 1,478 compared with 759; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 759; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 759; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School, 1,453 compared with 759; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.3% against Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 96.8%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
461 Mosmamo Street, Retswelele, Kimberley, 8345
Postal
Po Box 9084 Kimberley 8345
Telephone
084 252 0970
EMIS number
300015406

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Ep Lekhela 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 Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School directly, on 084 252 0970, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Ep Lekhela 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 Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School the best school in Kimberley?
On the numbers that are published, Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's 96.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 89.3%.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School?
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School reported 759 learners and 24 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 Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School?
Yes, Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's matric results like?
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. That's up from 68.7% in 2023.
Is Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School?
You can call 084 252 0970. It is located at 461 Mosmamo Street, Retswelele, Kimberley, 8345.
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