Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Witbank, Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,460

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Leonard Ntshuntshe 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 Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 180 matric candidates from Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	200	167	83.5%
2024	141	133	94.3%
2025	180	175	97.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	21	20	95.2%
Mathematical Literacy	120	108	90.0%
Physical Sciences	21	18	85.7%
Life Sciences	21	21	100.0%
Accounting	15	14	93.3%
Business Studies	45	44	97.8%
Economics	45	39	86.7%
Geography	91	81	89.0%
History	75	70	93.3%
English First Additional Language	141	141	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,460; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's 97.2%).
Makause Combined School is a similar size to Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,460; is a public combined school, a different phase than Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's 97.2%.
Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,460; is a public combined school, a different phase than Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's 97.2%.
Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,460; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,460; is a public combined school, a different phase than Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's 97.2%.
Motsaosele Dm Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, at 1,637 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's 97.2%.
Phillip Ndimande Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, at 1,563 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's 97.2%).
Mogalitwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School, at 1,537 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 6663 Mathew Phosa Drive, Kwa Guqa, Witbank, 1039
Postal: 6663 Mathew Phosa Drive 6663 Witbank Emalahleni 1035
Telephone: 013 698 0944
EMIS number: 800030569

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Leonard Ntshuntshe 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 Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School directly, on 013 698 0944, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Leonard Ntshuntshe 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 Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School the best school in Witbank?

On the numbers that are published, Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.2% is lower than PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.

How big are the classes at Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School?

Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School reported 1,460 learners and 47 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 Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School?

Yes, Leonard Ntshuntshe 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 Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's matric results like?

Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.2%, in 2025. That's up from 83.5% in 2023.

Is Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School a public or private school?

Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School?

You can call 013 698 0944. It is located at 6663 Mathew Phosa Drive, Kwa Guqa, Witbank, 1039.