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Lemetja Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bakenberg, Marken, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lemetja Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bakenberg, Marken. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lemetja Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lemetja Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bakenberg, Marken. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

372
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lemetja Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

In 2025, 42 matric candidates from Lemetja Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023464597.8%
20243333100.0%
2025424095.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lemetja Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151386.7%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences333297.0%
Agricultural Sciences3333100.0%
Geography1414100.0%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Lemetja Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Lemetja Secondary School's 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemetja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemetja Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemetja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemetja Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 372; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Lemetja Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemetja Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemetja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Lemetja Secondary School's 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemetja Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Marken

Zooming into Marken, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lemetja Secondary School.

  • Ranoko Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lemetja Secondary School, 537 compared with 372; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemetja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mphari Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 526 learners against Lemetja Secondary School's 372; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94% against Lemetja Secondary School's 95.2%).
  • K.k. Monare Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lemetja Secondary School, at 372 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemetja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ralehumane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lemetja Secondary School, at 362 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lemetja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • George Masibe Secondary School is a similar size to Lemetja Secondary School, with 339 learners against 372; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lemetja Secondary School's 95.2%.
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 Lemetja Secondary School for 2027

Lemetja 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
Stand Number 665; Ruetfibtein Village; Potgietersr;
Postal
P.o. Box 96; Marken
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921142393

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lemetja 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 Lemetja Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lemetja 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 Lemetja Secondary School the best school in Marken?
On the numbers that are published, Lemetja Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than GEORGE MASIBE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Marken besides Lemetja Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marken, including Ranoko.
How big are the classes at Lemetja Secondary School?
Lemetja Secondary School reported 372 learners and 12 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 Lemetja Secondary School?
No. Lemetja Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lemetja Secondary School's matric results like?
Lemetja Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Lemetja Secondary School a public or private school?
Lemetja Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lemetja Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand Number 665; Ruetfibtein Village; Potgietersr;.
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