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Lehlabile Secondary School

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

Welcome to Lehlabile Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Burgersfort. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lehlabile Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lehlabile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Burgersfort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,570
Learners
45
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lehlabile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Lehlabile Secondary School entered 139 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315714189.8%
202410510398.1%
202513913899.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

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

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Lehlabile Secondary School, at 2,177 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.5% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 99.3%.
  • St Thomas College sits in roughly the same size range as Lehlabile Secondary School, at 2,042 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 99.3%).
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lehlabile Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lehlabile Secondary School, at 1,571 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to Lehlabile Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,570; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 99.3%.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College sits in roughly the same size range as Lehlabile Secondary School, at 2,042 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 99.3%).
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lehlabile Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to Lehlabile Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,570; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 99.3%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lehlabile Secondary School, at 1,483 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 99.3%.
  • Maputle Secondary School is a similar size to Lehlabile Secondary School, with 1,477 learners against 1,570; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.4% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 99.3%).
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 Lehlabile Secondary School for 2027

Because Lehlabile Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
147; Khalanyoni Section ;Alverton;
Postal
P.o. Box 136; Burgersfort1150
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925620275

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lehlabile 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 Lehlabile Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lehlabile 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 Lehlabile Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Lehlabile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 99.3% 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 Lehlabile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Lehlabile Secondary School?
Lehlabile Secondary School reported 1,570 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Lehlabile Secondary School?
No. Lehlabile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lehlabile Secondary School's matric results like?
Lehlabile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.3%, in 2025. That's up from 89.8% in 2023.
Is Lehlabile Secondary School a public or private school?
Lehlabile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lehlabile Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 147; Khalanyoni Section ;Alverton;.
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