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Leagathoko Secondary School

Public secondary school · Margtlwaneng, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Margtlwaneng, Burgersfort, Leagathoko Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 61.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Leagathoko Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Leagathoko Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Margtlwaneng, Burgersfort. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

417
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Leagathoko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Leagathoko Secondary School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 61.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231478557.8%
20241538958.2%
2025996161.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Leagathoko Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics704057.1%
Mathematical Literacy854552.9%
Physical Sciences513160.8%
Life Sciences1156657.4%
Agricultural Sciences1127869.6%
Accounting231669.6%
Business Studies412868.3%
Economics371951.4%
Geography523567.3%
English First Additional Language154154100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Leagathoko Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Leagathoko Secondary School's 417; is a public combined school, a different phase than Leagathoko Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Leagathoko Secondary School's 61.6%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Leagathoko Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 417; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Leagathoko Secondary School's 61.6%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leagathoko Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leagathoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Leagathoko Secondary School's 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leagathoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Leagathoko Secondary School's 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Leagathoko Secondary School's 61.6%.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Leagathoko Secondary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Leagathoko Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 417; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Leagathoko Secondary School's 61.6%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leagathoko Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leagathoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Leagathoko Secondary School's 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Leagathoko Secondary School's 61.6%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leagathoko Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Leagathoko Secondary School's 61.6%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leagathoko Secondary School, 1,483 compared with 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Leagathoko Secondary School's 61.6%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Leagathoko Secondary School for 2027

Leagathoko Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gaishe Road; Annesley Avenue; Penge;
Postal
P.o. Box 28; Penge1160
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925620220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leagathoko 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 Leagathoko Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leagathoko 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 Leagathoko Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Leagathoko Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.6% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Leagathoko Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Leagathoko Secondary School?
Leagathoko Secondary School reported 417 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Leagathoko Secondary School?
No. Leagathoko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Leagathoko Secondary School's matric results like?
Leagathoko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.6%, in 2025. That's up from 57.8% in 2023.
Is Leagathoko Secondary School a public or private school?
Leagathoko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leagathoko Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Gaishe Road; Annesley Avenue; Penge;.
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