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Lekete High School

Public secondary school · Acornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lekete High School, a public secondary school serving Acornhoek. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.6% pass rate.

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Lekete High School is a public secondary school in Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,256
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Lekete High 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 Lekete High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 260 learners from Lekete High School who wrote matric in 2025, 74.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314811074.3%
202419914974.9%
202526019474.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lekete High School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1195042.0%
Physical Sciences1197361.3%
Life Sciences956871.6%
Accounting684261.8%
English First Additional Language199199100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Lekete High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekete High School, 2,280 compared with 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Lekete High School's 74.6%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekete High School, 1,972 compared with 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Lekete High School's 74.6%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Lekete High School's 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Lekete High School's 74.6%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekete High School, 1,895 compared with 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Lekete High School's 74.6%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekete High School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekete High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lekete High School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekete High School, 1,895 compared with 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Lekete High School's 74.6%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekete High School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekete High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekete High School, at 1,320 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekete High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Phendulane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekete High School, at 1,174 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73% against Lekete High School's 74.6%).
  • Magwagwaza Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekete High School, at 1,147 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.6% against Lekete High School's 74.6%.
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. 857 Arthurseat Trust, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Private Bag X 419 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
EMIS number
800034859

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekete High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lekete High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Lekete High 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 Lekete High School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Lekete High School's matric pass rate of 74.6% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Lekete High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lekete High School?
Lekete High School reported 1,256 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Lekete High School?
Yes, Lekete High 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 Lekete High School's matric results like?
Lekete High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 74.3% since 2023.
Is Lekete High School a public or private school?
Lekete High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekete High School?
It is located at Stand No. 857 Arthurseat Trust, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360.
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