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Lepato M. Secondary School

Public secondary school · Namakgale, Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lepato M. Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Namakgale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.8%.

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Lepato M. Secondary School is a public secondary school in Namakgale. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,171
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lepato M. Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Lepato M. Secondary School entered 82 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023986768.4%
2024936367.7%
2025827287.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lepato M. Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics46613.0%
Mathematical Literacy474187.2%
Physical Sciences462452.2%
Life Sciences934043.0%
Geography938995.7%
History474391.5%
English First Additional Language9393100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Lepato M. Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Lepato M. Secondary School's 1,171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lepato M. Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lepato M. Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 1,171; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Lepato M. Secondary School's 87.8%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Lepato M. Secondary School's 1,171; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Lepato M. Secondary School's 87.8%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Lepato M. Secondary School's 1,171; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lepato M. Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lepato M. Secondary School's 87.8%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lepato M. Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 1,171; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Lepato M. Secondary School's 87.8%.

Namakgale

Zooming into Namakgale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lepato M. Secondary School.

  • Relebogile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lepato M. Secondary School, 1,693 compared with 1,171; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.8% against Lepato M. Secondary School's 87.8%).
  • Maphokwane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lepato M. Secondary School, at 1,476 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97% against Lepato M. Secondary School's 87.8%.
  • Lebeko Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lepato M. Secondary School, at 1,180 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74% against Lepato M. Secondary School's 87.8%.
  • Ninakhulu Primary School is a similar size to Lepato M. Secondary School, with 1,135 learners against 1,171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lepato M. Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rethabile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lepato M. Secondary School, at 1,018 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lepato M. Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Lepato M. Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lepato M. Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Makhushane Village;Maune;
Postal
P.o. Box 787; Phalaborwa
Telephone
99
EMIS number
913420208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lepato M. 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 Lepato M. Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lepato M. 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 Lepato M. Secondary School the best school in Namakgale?
On the numbers that are published, Lepato M. Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.8% is lower than MAPHOKWANE's 97%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Namakgale besides Lepato M. Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Namakgale, including Relebogile.
How big are the classes at Lepato M. Secondary School?
Lepato M. Secondary School reported 1,171 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Lepato M. Secondary School?
No. Lepato M. Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lepato M. Secondary School's matric results like?
Lepato M. Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.8%, in 2025. That's up from 68.4% in 2023.
Is Lepato M. Secondary School a public or private school?
Lepato M. Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lepato M. Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Makhushane Village;Maune;.
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