J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Boikutso, Lichtenburg, J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

941

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 91 matric candidates from J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	116	106	91.4%
2024	86	76	88.4%
2025	91	88	96.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.8%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	11	7	63.6%
Mathematical Literacy	75	66	88.0%
Accounting	47	43	91.5%
Business Studies	70	61	87.1%
Economics	86	66	76.7%
English First Additional Language	86	85	98.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, 1,836 compared with 941; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's 96.7%.
Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, 1,537 compared with 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's 941; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's 96.7%.
George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, 1,347 compared with 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, 1,836 compared with 941; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's 96.7%.
Thabo Mpempe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, 1,333 compared with 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Rekgonne Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, at 1,234 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's 96.7%).
M.k. Rampine Primary School is a similar size to J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, with 1,195 learners against 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
High School Lichtenburg is a similar size to J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School, with 951 learners against 941; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.1% against J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's 96.7%).

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School for 2027

J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1588 Pretorious Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal: P.o.box 879, Lichtenburg, 2740
Telephone: 018 634 8343
EMIS number: 600100586

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High 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 J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School directly, on 018 634 8343, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High 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 J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School the best school in Lichtenburg?

On the numbers that are published, J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's matric pass rate of 96.7% is lower than HOERSKOOL LICHTENBURG's 98.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Lichtenburg besides J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.

How big are the classes at J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School?

J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School reported 941 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School?

No. J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's matric results like?

J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. That's up from 91.4% in 2023.

Is J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School a public or private school?

J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact J.m. Lekgetha Commercial High School?

You can call 018 634 8343. It is located at 1588 Pretorious Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 1747.