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Lesedi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Silverton, Pretoria, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Lesedi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Silverton, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 87.6% pass rate.

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Lesedi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Silverton, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,998
Learners
57
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Lesedi Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Lesedi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 217 learners from Lesedi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315614894.9%
202413212594.7%
202521719087.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lesedi Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics333193.9%
Mathematical Literacy999292.9%
Physical Sciences322887.5%
Life Sciences3232100.0%
Accounting262596.2%
Business Studies1008787.0%
Economics262596.2%
Geography10610094.3%
English First Additional Language132132100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

5 other schools in Gauteng North district, for comparison against Lesedi Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,668 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,493 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Lesedi Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Chokoe Primary School is a similar size to Lesedi Secondary School, with 1,769 learners against 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is a similar size to Lesedi Secondary School, with 1,720 learners against 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dan Kutumela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesedi Secondary School, at 1,658 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Lesedi Secondary School's 87.6%.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lesedi Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,668 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,404 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is a similar size to Lesedi Secondary School, with 2,356 learners against 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Lesedi Secondary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lesedi Secondary School's 87.6%.
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 Lesedi Secondary School for 2027

Because Lesedi Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
82, Old Pretoria Road, Donkerhoek, Silverton, Pretoria
Postal
634 Silverton 0127
Telephone
012 751 6249
EMIS number
700221291

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lesedi 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 Lesedi Secondary School directly, on 012 751 6249, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lesedi 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 Lesedi Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Lesedi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.6% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Lesedi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Lesedi Secondary School?
Lesedi Secondary School reported 1,998 learners and 57 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 Lesedi Secondary School?
Yes, Lesedi 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 Lesedi Secondary School's matric results like?
Lesedi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. That's down from 94.9% in 2023.
Is Lesedi Secondary School a public or private school?
Lesedi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lesedi Secondary School?
You can call 012 751 6249. It is located at 82, Old Pretoria Road, Donkerhoek, Silverton, Pretoria.
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