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Lekanang Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Casteel, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Lekanang Primary School is a public primary school based in Casteel, Bushbuckridge. The school's roll stands at roughly 433 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Lekanang Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Casteel, Bushbuckridge, Lekanang Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

433
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lekanang Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Lekanang Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Lekanang Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Lekanang Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Lekanang Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Lekanang Primary School, 1,946 compared with 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Lekanang Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Lekanang Primary School's 433, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekanang Primary School, 1,037 compared with 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Lekanang Primary School's 433, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lekanang Primary School, 899 compared with 433; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lekanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 840 learners against Lekanang Primary School's 433, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 838 learners against Lekanang Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Boiketlo Trust, Casteel, , Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 960 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
082 441 7764
EMIS number
800034888

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekanang Primary 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 Lekanang Primary School directly, on 082 441 7764, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lekanang Primary 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lekanang Primary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lekanang Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Lekanang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lekanang Primary School?
Lekanang Primary School reported 433 learners and 16 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 Lekanang Primary School?
Yes, Lekanang Primary 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.
Is Lekanang Primary School a public or private school?
Lekanang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekanang Primary School?
You can call 082 441 7764. It is located at Boiketlo Trust, Casteel, , Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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