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Lekgarietse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thabong, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (1 circuit)

In Thabong, Welkom, Lekgarietse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.2%.

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

Lekgarietse Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Thabong, Welkom. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,076
Learners
36
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lekgarietse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Lekgarietse Secondary School entered 96 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023847690.5%
2024776888.3%
2025967679.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lekgarietse Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201680.0%
Mathematical Literacy585289.7%
Physical Sciences242187.5%
Life Sciences535094.3%
Accounting311238.7%
Business Studies312477.4%
Economics312374.2%
Geography545398.1%
History302996.7%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Lekgarietse Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 1,076; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekgarietse Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekgarietse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekgarietse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekgarietse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekgarietse Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 1,076; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 79.2%.

Welkom

Zooming into Welkom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lekgarietse Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 1,076; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekgarietse Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekgarietse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekgarietse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekgarietse Secondary School, 1,562 compared with 1,076; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Lekgarietse Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Lekgarietse Secondary School, with 1,433 learners against 1,076; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekgarietse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
13504 Matima Drive , Flamingo , Flamingo , Welkom, 9459
Postal
Private Bag X988, Welkom, 9459
EMIS number
444712127

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekgarietse Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lekgarietse Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State 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 Lekgarietse 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 Lekgarietse Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Lekgarietse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.2% is lower than TETO S/S's 99.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Lekgarietse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Lekgarietse Secondary School?
Lekgarietse Secondary School reported 1,076 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Lekgarietse Secondary School?
No. Lekgarietse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lekgarietse Secondary School's matric results like?
Lekgarietse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. That's down from 90.5% in 2023.
Is Lekgarietse Secondary School a public or private school?
Lekgarietse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekgarietse Secondary School?
It is located at 13504 Matima Drive , Flamingo , Flamingo , Welkom, 9459.
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