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Lehlabile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Lehlabile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 76.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lehlabile Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Lehlabile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,504
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lehlabile Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Lehlabile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 248 learners from Lehlabile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 76.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321718183.4%
202423220688.8%
202524819076.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lehlabile Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3535100.0%
Mathematical Literacy19817387.4%
Physical Sciences323196.9%
Life Sciences1007474.0%
Accounting252392.0%
Business Studies907785.6%
Economics484389.6%
Geography14313191.6%
History15313386.9%
English First Additional Language233233100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Lehlabile Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 1,504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 1,504; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 1,504; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 1,504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 1,504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 1,504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 1,504; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 76.6%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lehlabile Secondary School for 2027

Because Lehlabile Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
136, Broadway Street, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
79175 Rethabile 0122
Telephone
012 901 9220
EMIS number
700220749

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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 012 901 9220, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lehlabile 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 Lehlabile Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Lehlabile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.6% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Lehlabile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Lehlabile Secondary School?
Lehlabile Secondary School reported 1,504 learners and 47 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 Lehlabile Secondary School?
Yes, Lehlabile 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 Lehlabile Secondary School's matric results like?
Lehlabile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.6%, in 2025. That's down from 83.4% 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 012 901 9220. It is located at 136, Broadway Street, Mamelodi, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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