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Lekala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lekala Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Groblersdal. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Lekala Secondary School is a public secondary school in Groblersdal. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

170
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lekala 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

Lekala Secondary School entered 13 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023181477.8%
20241313100.0%
20251313100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lekala Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy131292.3%
Agricultural Sciences131076.9%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics131292.3%
English First Additional Language1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Lekala Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lekala Secondary School's 100%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 170; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lekala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lekala Secondary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against Lekala Secondary School's 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,285 learners against Lekala Secondary School's 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.1% against Lekala Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekala Secondary School, 1,271 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.1% against Lekala Secondary School's 100%.
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 Lekala Secondary School for 2027

Because Lekala 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
Vlakfontein
Postal
P.o. Box 674; Groblersdal
Telephone
082 704 2797
EMIS number
924651231

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekala 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 Lekala Secondary School directly, on 082 704 2797, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lekala 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 Lekala Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Lekala Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NGWANAMATLANG at 97.1%.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Lekala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Lekala Secondary School?
Lekala Secondary School reported 170 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Lekala Secondary School?
No. Lekala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lekala Secondary School's matric results like?
Lekala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 77.8% in 2023.
Is Lekala Secondary School a public or private school?
Lekala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekala Secondary School?
You can call 082 704 2797. It is located at Vlakfontein.
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