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Lemana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elim, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Lemana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elim. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lemana Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Elim, Lemana Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

406
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Lemana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lemana Secondary School entered 45 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023736082.2%
2024545296.3%
2025453986.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lemana Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121191.7%
Mathematical Literacy4242100.0%
Physical Sciences291758.6%
Life Sciences543463.0%
Geography545398.1%
History2525100.0%
English First Additional Language5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Lemana Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Lemana Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Lemana Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemana Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Lemana Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Lemana Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.

Elim

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

  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Lemana Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemana Secondary School, 1,737 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemana Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemana Secondary School, 1,132 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 64.7% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Djunane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemana Secondary School, 946 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre is noticeably bigger, teaching 918 learners against Lemana Secondary School's 406; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Lemana Secondary School's 86.7%.
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 Lemana Secondary School for 2027

Because Lemana Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Magangeni Village; Njhakanjhaka; Ttibal Authority;
Postal
P/Bag X339; Elim Hospital
Telephone
015 556 5014
EMIS number
912111542

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lemana 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 Lemana Secondary School directly, on 015 556 5014, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lemana 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 Lemana Secondary School the best school in Elim?
On the numbers that are published, Lemana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.7% is lower than MUTHUHADINI's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elim besides Lemana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Elim.
How big are the classes at Lemana Secondary School?
Lemana Secondary School reported 406 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Lemana Secondary School?
No. Lemana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lemana Secondary School's matric results like?
Lemana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.7%, in 2025. That's up from 82.2% in 2023.
Is Lemana Secondary School a public or private school?
Lemana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lemana Secondary School?
You can call 015 556 5014. It is located at Magangeni Village; Njhakanjhaka; Ttibal Authority;.
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