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Lekoa Shandu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sharpville, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

Lekoa Shandu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sharpville, Vereeniging. Its last matric group achieved a 93.1% pass rate.

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

In Sharpville, Vereeniging, Lekoa Shandu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,353
Learners
47
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lekoa Shandu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Lekoa Shandu Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 202 learners from Lekoa Shandu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317913776.5%
202417814581.5%
202520218893.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lekoa Shandu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics422047.6%
Mathematical Literacy14012085.7%
Physical Sciences271763.0%
Life Sciences634673.0%
Accounting251248.0%
Business Studies956568.4%
Economics442659.1%
Geography574986.0%
History494693.9%
English First Additional Language182182100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Lekoa Shandu Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, 2,125 compared with 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekoa Shandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekoa Shandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is a similar size to Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, with 1,832 learners against 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekoa Shandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is a similar size to Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, with 1,659 learners against 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekoa Shandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,353; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's 93.1%.

Vereeniging

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

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekoa Shandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,353; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is a similar size to Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, with 1,588 learners against 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekoa Shandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is a similar size to Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,353; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's 93.1%).
  • General Smuts High School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekoa Shandu Secondary School, at 1,405 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's 93.1%.
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lekoa Shandu Secondary School for 2027

Because Lekoa Shandu Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13, Dubula Rive, Sharpville, Sharpville, Vereeniging
Postal
P.o Box 12 Sharpville 1933
Telephone
082 556 9723
EMIS number
700330944

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekoa Shandu 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 Lekoa Shandu Secondary School directly, on 082 556 9723, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lekoa Shandu Secondary 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lekoa Shandu Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's 93.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.4%.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Lekoa Shandu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lekoa Shandu Secondary School?
Lekoa Shandu Secondary School reported 1,353 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Lekoa Shandu Secondary School?
Yes, Lekoa Shandu Secondary 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 Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's matric results like?
Lekoa Shandu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 76.5% in 2023.
Is Lekoa Shandu Secondary School a public or private school?
Lekoa Shandu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekoa Shandu Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 9723. It is located at 13, Dubula Rive, Sharpville, Sharpville, Vereeniging.
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