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Lefikeng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Botshabelo, Free State · Motheo district (6 circuit)

Lefikeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Botshabelo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.1%.

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

In Botshabelo, Lefikeng S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,735
Learners
59
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Lefikeng S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 132 matric candidates from Lefikeng S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202331127287.5%
202427922681.0%
202513211184.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lefikeng S/S Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics353085.7%
Mathematical Literacy24620884.6%
Physical Sciences312167.7%
Life Sciences15310367.3%
Agricultural Sciences322578.1%
Accounting484389.6%
Business Studies836072.3%
Economics834655.4%
Geography14410975.7%
History6666100.0%
English First Additional Language280280100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Lefikeng S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, with 2,208 learners against 1,735; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, with 2,137 learners against 1,735; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,735; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.

Botshabelo

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

  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,735; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, at 1,773 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lefikeng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Ntediseng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, at 1,697 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leratong S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, with 1,664 learners against 1,735, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mpatleng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lefikeng S/S Secondary School, at 1,387 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1190 U Section, , , Botshabelo, 9781
Postal
Po Box 5667, , 9781
EMIS number
440602046

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lefikeng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lefikeng S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Lefikeng S/S 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 Lefikeng S/S Secondary School the best school in Botshabelo?
On the numbers that are published, Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.1% is lower than SEEMAHALE S/S's 92%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Botshabelo besides Lefikeng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Botshabelo, including Seemahale S/S.
How big are the classes at Lefikeng S/S Secondary School?
Lefikeng S/S Secondary School reported 1,735 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Lefikeng S/S Secondary School?
No. Lefikeng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Lefikeng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. That's down from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Lefikeng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Lefikeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lefikeng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1190 U Section, , , Botshabelo, 9781.
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