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Lehlaga Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamphalela, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Lehlaga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamphalela, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.3%.

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

Located in Gamphalela, Polokwane, Lehlaga Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

838
Learners
26
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Lehlaga Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lehlaga Secondary School entered 134 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231129282.1%
202414811779.1%
202513411384.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lehlaga Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.3% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics895966.3%
Mathematical Literacy593966.1%
Physical Sciences706288.6%
Life Sciences14811577.7%
Agricultural Sciences807188.8%
Geography785975.6%
English First Additional Language14814799.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Lehlaga Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 838; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Lehlaga Secondary School's 84.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 838; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Lehlaga Secondary School's 84.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlaga Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 838; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Lehlaga Secondary School's 84.3%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlaga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 838; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Lehlaga Secondary School's 84.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 838; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Lehlaga Secondary School's 84.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlaga Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlaga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehlaga Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehlaga Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Lehlaga Secondary School for 2027

Lehlaga Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bogaleng Maralaleng; Ga-Mphahlele;
Postal
P.o. Box 1668; Chuenespoort
Telephone
076 583 0207
EMIS number
923260308

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lehlaga 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 Lehlaga Secondary School directly, on 076 583 0207, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lehlaga 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 Lehlaga Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Lehlaga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.3% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Lehlaga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Lehlaga Secondary School?
Lehlaga Secondary School reported 838 learners and 26 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 Lehlaga Secondary School?
No. Lehlaga Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lehlaga Secondary School's matric results like?
Lehlaga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 82.1% since 2023.
Is Lehlaga Secondary School a public or private school?
Lehlaga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lehlaga Secondary School?
You can call 076 583 0207. It is located at Bogaleng Maralaleng; Ga-Mphahlele;.
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