Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Dichoeung, Marblehall. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

281

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lehwelere Matlala 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

Of the 40 learners from Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	41	31	75.6%
2024	30	27	90.0%
2025	40	34	85.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	30	15	50.0%
Physical Sciences	13	12	92.3%
Life Sciences	30	28	93.3%
Agricultural Sciences	17	17	100.0%
Geography	30	30	100.0%
English First Additional Language	30	30	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 281; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 85%.
Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 281; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marble Hall

Hututu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,048 learners against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 281; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 85%.
Lepelle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School, 956 compared with 281; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 50.7% against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 85%.
Good Shepherd Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School, 884 compared with 281; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 85%.
Elshadai Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 876 learners against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 281, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
Rekhuditse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 733 learners against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 281; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.7% against Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's 85%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School for 2027

Because Lehwelere Matlala 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: Dichoeung Village Next To Elandskraal
Postal: P.o. Box 95; Dichoeung
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 921230122

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Lehwelere Matlala 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 Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Lehwelere Matlala 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 Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School the best school in Marble Hall?

On the numbers that are published, Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than GOOD SHEPHERD's 91.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Marble Hall besides Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marble Hall, including Hututu.

How big are the classes at Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School?

Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School reported 281 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School?

No. Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's matric results like?

Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. That's up from 75.6% in 2023.

Is Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School a public or private school?

Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Lehwelere Matlala Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Dichoeung Village Next To Elandskraal.