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Lehlabile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Skilpadfontein, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lehlabile Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Skilpadfontein. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 61.5%.

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Lehlabile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Skilpadfontein. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

267
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Lehlabile 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 Lehlabile Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lehlabile Secondary School entered 39 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 61.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023562748.2%
2024514180.4%
2025392461.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lehlabile Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8675.0%
Mathematical Literacy433581.4%
Physical Sciences6233.3%
Life Sciences302583.3%
Business Studies211571.4%
Geography513364.7%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 267; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 61.5%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 267; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 61.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 267; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 61.5%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Skilpadfontein

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

  • Seruane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 837 compared with 267; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 61.5%.
  • Kabete Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 538 compared with 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Moepi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 536 compared with 267; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.7% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 61.5%.
  • Ditlhokwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlabile Secondary School, 469 compared with 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlabile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Gobolibi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 456 learners against Lehlabile Secondary School's 267; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Lehlabile Secondary School's 61.5%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 302, Ga - Maria Village, Skilpadfontein, 431
Postal
Private Bag X X5 Skilpadfontein Ga - Maria Village 0431
Telephone
084 225 0780
EMIS number
800010041

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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 084 225 0780, 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 Skilpadfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Lehlabile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.5% is lower than GOBOLIBI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Skilpadfontein besides Lehlabile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Skilpadfontein, including Seruane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lehlabile Secondary School?
Lehlabile Secondary School reported 267 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 61.5%, in 2025. That's up from 48.2% 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 084 225 0780. It is located at Stand No. 302, Ga - Maria Village, Skilpadfontein, 431.
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