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Lebeko Secondary School

Public secondary school · Namakgale, Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Namakgale, Lebeko Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 74%.

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

Lebeko Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Namakgale. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,180
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lebeko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Of the 127 learners from Lebeko Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 74% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023926772.8%
2024756688.0%
20251279474.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lebeko Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261557.7%
Mathematical Literacy494795.9%
Physical Sciences241979.2%
Life Sciences262180.8%
Agricultural Sciences422764.3%
Geography413790.2%
History494591.8%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Lebeko Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Lebeko Secondary School's 1,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lebeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lebeko Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 1,180; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Lebeko Secondary School's 74%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Lebeko Secondary School's 1,180; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Lebeko Secondary School's 74%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Lebeko Secondary School's 1,180; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lebeko Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lebeko Secondary School's 74%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lebeko Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 1,180; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Lebeko Secondary School's 74%.

Namakgale

Zooming into Namakgale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lebeko Secondary School.

  • Relebogile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lebeko Secondary School, 1,693 compared with 1,180; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Lebeko Secondary School's 74%.
  • Maphokwane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lebeko Secondary School, at 1,476 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97% against Lebeko Secondary School's 74%.
  • Lepato M. Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lebeko Secondary School, at 1,171 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Lebeko Secondary School's 74%.
  • Ninakhulu Primary School is a similar size to Lebeko Secondary School, with 1,135 learners against 1,180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lebeko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rethabile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lebeko Secondary School, at 1,018 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lebeko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Lebeko Secondary School for 2027

Lebeko 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
Soweto Hill; Mashishimale;
Postal
P/Bag X11033; Namakgale
Telephone
99
EMIS number
913420192

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lebeko 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 Lebeko Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lebeko 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 Lebeko Secondary School the best school in Namakgale?
On the numbers that are published, Lebeko Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74% is lower than MAPHOKWANE's 97%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Namakgale besides Lebeko Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Namakgale, including Relebogile.
How big are the classes at Lebeko Secondary School?
Lebeko Secondary School reported 1,180 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Lebeko Secondary School?
No. Lebeko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lebeko Secondary School's matric results like?
Lebeko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 72.8% since 2023.
Is Lebeko Secondary School a public or private school?
Lebeko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lebeko Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Soweto Hill; Mashishimale;.
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