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Lekwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mosesetsana, Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Mosesetsana, Mahwelereng, Lekwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.6% pass rate.

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

Lekwa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mosesetsana, Mahwelereng. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

870
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lekwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 69 learners from Lekwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023565598.2%
2024696898.6%
2025696898.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lekwa Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292896.6%
Mathematical Literacy403792.5%
Physical Sciences2929100.0%
Life Sciences5050100.0%
Agricultural Sciences403997.5%
Accounting2929100.0%
Geography403997.5%
English First Additional Language6969100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against Lekwa Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Lekwa Secondary School's 870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekwa Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekwa Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 870; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Lekwa Secondary School's 98.6%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekwa Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Lekwa Secondary School's 870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

Zooming into Mahwelereng, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lekwa Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Lekwa Secondary School's 870; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekwa Secondary School, at 1,170 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against Lekwa Secondary School's 98.6%.
  • Kgatabela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekwa Secondary School, at 1,164 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lekwa Secondary School, at 1,138 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lekwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School is a similar size to Lekwa Secondary School, with 1,059 learners against 870; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Lekwa Secondary School's 98.6%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lekwa Secondary School for 2027

Lekwa Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
37; Ga-Kgobudi; Mosesetjane;
Postal
P.o. Box 1064; Mahwelereng
Telephone
082 787 4883
EMIS number
921120577

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekwa 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 Lekwa Secondary School directly, on 082 787 4883, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lekwa 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 Lekwa Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
On the numbers that are published, Lekwa Secondary School's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EBENEZER at 94.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides Lekwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at Lekwa Secondary School?
Lekwa Secondary School reported 870 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Lekwa Secondary School?
No. Lekwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lekwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Lekwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.2% since 2023.
Is Lekwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Lekwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekwa Secondary School?
You can call 082 787 4883. It is located at 37; Ga-Kgobudi; Mosesetjane;.
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