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I. R. Lesolang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (3 circuit)

I. R. Lesolang Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 91.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about I. R. Lesolang Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Pretoria, I. R. Lesolang Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,262
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

I. R. Lesolang Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 I. R. Lesolang Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

I. R. Lesolang Secondary School entered 296 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323120086.6%
202419717890.4%
202529627191.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, I. R. Lesolang Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics885663.6%
Mathematical Literacy1119686.5%
Physical Sciences867688.4%
Life Sciences868295.3%
Accounting746689.2%
Business Studies5555100.0%
Economics332987.9%
Geography938288.2%
History585391.4%
English First Additional Language198198100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 1,262; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 91.6%).
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School, 2,012 compared with 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,262; is a public primary school, a different phase than I. R. Lesolang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 1,262; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's 91.6%.
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 I. R. Lesolang Secondary School for 2027

I. R. Lesolang Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1658, Bushveldt Road, Winterveldt, , Pretoria
Postal
X562 Mabopane 0190
Telephone
012 725 8170
EMIS number
700910553

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at I. R. Lesolang 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 I. R. Lesolang Secondary School directly, on 012 725 8170, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to I. R. Lesolang 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 I. R. Lesolang Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.6% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides I. R. Lesolang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at I. R. Lesolang Secondary School?
I. R. Lesolang Secondary School reported 1,262 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 I. R. Lesolang Secondary School?
Yes, I. R. Lesolang 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 I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's matric results like?
I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.6%, in 2025. That's up from 86.6% in 2023.
Is I. R. Lesolang Secondary School a public or private school?
I. R. Lesolang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact I. R. Lesolang Secondary School?
You can call 012 725 8170. It is located at 1658, Bushveldt Road, Winterveldt, , Pretoria.
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