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Lephadimisha Secondary School

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

Lephadimisha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bakenberg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lephadimisha Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bakenberg, Lephadimisha Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

306
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Lephadimisha Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 48 matric candidates from Lephadimisha Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023585696.6%
2024373491.9%
2025484695.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lephadimisha Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161381.3%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences302583.3%
Agricultural Sciences302790.0%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
Economics77100.0%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

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

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lephadimisha Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lephadimisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lephadimisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 306; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lephadimisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lephadimisha Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lephadimisha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

And within Bakenberg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 776 learners against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 306; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Kgoka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 719 learners against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lephadimisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leubaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 624 learners against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lephadimisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Suswe Primary School is a similar size to Lephadimisha Secondary School, with 428 learners against 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lephadimisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bakenberg Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lephadimisha Secondary School, at 394 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.6% against Lephadimisha Secondary School's 95.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lephadimisha Secondary School for 2027

Because Lephadimisha 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
Taolome Village; Bakenberg;
Postal
P.o. Box 202; Bakenberg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921141833

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lephadimisha 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 Lephadimisha Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lephadimisha 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 Lephadimisha Secondary School the best school in Bakenberg?
On the numbers that are published, Lephadimisha Secondary School's 95.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DENNIS MATLHABA II at 93.4%.
How many other schools are there in Bakenberg besides Lephadimisha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Dennis Matlhaba Ii.
How big are the classes at Lephadimisha Secondary School?
Lephadimisha Secondary School reported 306 learners and 10 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 Lephadimisha Secondary School?
No. Lephadimisha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lephadimisha Secondary School's matric results like?
Lephadimisha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.6% since 2023.
Is Lephadimisha Secondary School a public or private school?
Lephadimisha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lephadimisha Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Taolome Village; Bakenberg;.
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