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Lefa-Ifa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Springs, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Springs, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 73.8% pass rate.

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Lefa-Ifa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Springs, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,455
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Lefa-Ifa Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Lefa-Ifa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 172 matric candidates from Lefa-Ifa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315711875.2%
202416915491.1%
202517212773.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics25936.0%
Mathematical Literacy1459666.2%
Physical Sciences25936.0%
Life Sciences523873.1%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies544685.2%
Economics542851.9%
Geography1169682.8%
History13412694.0%
English First Additional Language170170100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Lefa-Ifa Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.5% against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 73.8%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,455; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.8% against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 73.8%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,455; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.6% against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 73.8%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.4% against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 73.8%).
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,455; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 73.8%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 1,455, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,455; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 73.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lefa-Ifa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lefa-Ifa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lefa-Ifa Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lefa-Ifa Secondary School; and charges fees under 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 Lefa-Ifa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lefa-Ifa Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1479, Cnr Joe Mzamane And Sam Ngema Drive, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Johannesburg
Postal
Po. Box 208 Kwa-Thema 1575
Telephone
011 736 3580
EMIS number
700350850

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lefa-Ifa 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 Lefa-Ifa Secondary School directly, on 011 736 3580, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lefa-Ifa 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 Lefa-Ifa Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.8% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Lefa-Ifa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lefa-Ifa Secondary School?
Lefa-Ifa Secondary School reported 1,455 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lefa-Ifa Secondary School?
Yes, Lefa-Ifa 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 Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's matric results like?
Lefa-Ifa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 75.2% since 2023.
Is Lefa-Ifa Secondary School a public or private school?
Lefa-Ifa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lefa-Ifa Secondary School?
You can call 011 736 3580. It is located at 1479, Cnr Joe Mzamane And Sam Ngema Drive, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Johannesburg.
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