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High School Lichtenburg

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

High School Lichtenburg is a public secondary school based in Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg. Its last matric group achieved a 98.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Lichtenburg, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, High School Lichtenburg operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

951
Learners
51
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Lichtenburg is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for High School Lichtenburg specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 160 learners from High School Lichtenburg who wrote matric in 2025, 98.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317717297.2%
202416716397.6%
202516015798.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Lichtenburg offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics666598.5%
Mathematical Literacy838298.8%
Physical Sciences5252100.0%
Life Sciences525198.1%
Accounting161593.8%
Business Studies564987.5%
Economics252080.0%
Geography847892.9%
English First Additional Language133133100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how High School Lichtenburg compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lichtenburg, 1,836 compared with 951; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against High School Lichtenburg's 98.1%.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lichtenburg, 1,537 compared with 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lichtenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against High School Lichtenburg's 951; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against High School Lichtenburg's 98.1%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against High School Lichtenburg's 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lichtenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lichtenburg, 1,347 compared with 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lichtenburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

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

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lichtenburg, 1,836 compared with 951; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against High School Lichtenburg's 98.1%.
  • Thabo Mpempe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lichtenburg, 1,333 compared with 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lichtenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rekgonne Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Lichtenburg, at 1,234 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against High School Lichtenburg's 98.1%.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School is a similar size to High School Lichtenburg, with 1,195 learners against 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lichtenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Phatsima Primary School is a similar size to High School Lichtenburg, with 948 learners against 951; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lichtenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 High School Lichtenburg for 2027

Because High School Lichtenburg is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Scholtzstraat 1, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X12042, Lichtenburg, 2740
Telephone
018 632 6202
EMIS number
600100904

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Lichtenburg?
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 High School Lichtenburg directly, on 018 632 6202, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Lichtenburg?
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 High School Lichtenburg the best school in Lichtenburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Lichtenburg's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REKGONNE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96%.
How many other schools are there in Lichtenburg besides High School Lichtenburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at High School Lichtenburg?
High School Lichtenburg reported 951 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 High School Lichtenburg?
Yes, High School Lichtenburg 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 High School Lichtenburg's matric results like?
High School Lichtenburg's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.2% since 2023.
Is High School Lichtenburg a public or private school?
High School Lichtenburg is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Lichtenburg?
You can call 018 632 6202. It is located at Scholtzstraat 1, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747.
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