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Lenakeng T/S Secondary School

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

In Thabong, Welkom, Lenakeng T/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 80.5% pass rate.

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

Lenakeng T/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Thabong, Welkom. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

537
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lenakeng T/S 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

In 2025, 77 matric candidates from Lenakeng T/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023585391.4%
2024775774.0%
2025776280.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lenakeng T/S Secondary School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics341441.2%
Physical Sciences34720.6%
English First Additional Language7777100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Lenakeng T/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 80.5%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 80.5%.

Welkom

Zooming into Welkom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 80.5%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lenakeng T/S Secondary School, 1,562 compared with 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 80.5%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,433 learners against Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lenakeng T/S 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
8000 Constantia Road Ext, Thabong, Thabong, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Private Bag X61, Thabong, 9460
EMIS number
444712029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lenakeng T/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lenakeng T/S 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 Lenakeng T/S 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 Lenakeng T/S Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.5% 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 Lenakeng T/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Lenakeng T/S Secondary School?
Lenakeng T/S Secondary School reported 537 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Lenakeng T/S Secondary School?
No. Lenakeng T/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Lenakeng T/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.5%, in 2025. That's down from 91.4% in 2023.
Is Lenakeng T/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Lenakeng T/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lenakeng T/S Secondary School?
It is located at 8000 Constantia Road Ext, Thabong, Thabong, Welkom, 9460.
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