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Lepelle Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elandskraalvillage, Marble Hall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Elandskraalvillage, Marblehall, Lepelle Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 50.7% pass rate.

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

Lepelle Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Elandskraalvillage, Marblehall. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

956
Learners
27
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lepelle 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, 138 matric candidates from Lepelle Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 50.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023716287.3%
20241519663.6%
20251387050.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lepelle Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics513976.5%
Mathematical Literacy1007979.0%
Physical Sciences473370.2%
Life Sciences1157363.5%
Accounting14964.3%
Business Studies382155.3%
Economics371951.4%
Geography13710173.7%
History673044.8%
English First Additional Language15215199.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Lepelle Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lepelle Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 956; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lepelle Secondary School's 50.7%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lepelle Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 956; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lepelle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lepelle Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 956; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lepelle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lepelle Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 956; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lepelle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is a similar size to Lepelle Secondary School, with 1,316 learners against 956; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lepelle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marble Hall

Zooming into Marble Hall, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lepelle Secondary School.

  • Hututu Secondary School is a similar size to Lepelle Secondary School, with 1,048 learners against 956; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Lepelle Secondary School's 50.7%.
  • Good Shepherd Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Lepelle Secondary School, at 884 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lepelle Secondary School's 50.7%.
  • Elshadai Combined School is a similar size to Lepelle Secondary School, with 876 learners against 956, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rekhuditse Secondary School is a similar size to Lepelle Secondary School, with 733 learners against 956; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.7% against Lepelle Secondary School's 50.7%.
  • Mmazwi A Nape Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lepelle Secondary School, at 716 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lepelle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Lepelle Secondary School for 2027

Because Lepelle 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
Elandskraal; Site No. 611;
Postal
P.o. Box 1039; Marble Hall
Telephone
99
EMIS number
906120591

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lepelle 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 Lepelle Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lepelle 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 Lepelle Secondary School the best school in Marble Hall?
On the numbers that are published, Lepelle Secondary School's matric pass rate of 50.7% is lower than GOOD SHEPHERD's 91.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Marble Hall besides Lepelle Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marble Hall, including Hututu.
How big are the classes at Lepelle Secondary School?
Lepelle Secondary School reported 956 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Lepelle Secondary School?
No. Lepelle Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lepelle Secondary School's matric results like?
Lepelle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 50.7%, in 2025. That's down from 87.3% in 2023.
Is Lepelle Secondary School a public or private school?
Lepelle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lepelle Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Elandskraal; Site No. 611;.
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