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Leseding Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vaalwater, Vaalwater, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Leseding Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vaalwater. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.7% pass rate.

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Located in Vaalwater, Leseding Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,384
Learners
30
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Leseding Secondary School entered 95 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023705984.3%
202411110291.9%
2025959094.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Leseding Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211571.4%
Mathematical Literacy907280.0%
Physical Sciences212095.2%
Life Sciences212095.2%
Business Studies262596.2%
Economics262284.6%
Geography645789.1%
History646093.8%
English First Additional Language111111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Leseding Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Leseding Secondary School's 1,384; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Leseding Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is a similar size to Leseding Secondary School, with 1,674 learners against 1,384; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leseding Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leseding Secondary School, at 1,670 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Leseding Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a similar size to Leseding Secondary School, with 1,620 learners against 1,384; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Leseding Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is a similar size to Leseding Secondary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,384; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leseding Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Vaalwater

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

  • Mahlasedi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leseding Secondary School, at 1,395 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leseding Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mokolo Primary School is a similar size to Leseding Secondary School, with 1,178 learners against 1,384; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leseding Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Meetsetshehla Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 574 learners against Leseding Secondary School's 1,384; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.8% against Leseding Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • E.a. Davidson Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 364 learners against Leseding Secondary School's 1,384; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leseding Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Skuinskloof Primary School teaches fewer learners than Leseding Secondary School, 290 compared with 1,384; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leseding Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Leseding Secondary School for 2027

Leseding Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
855 Cnr Waterberg Str. Ext 1; Leseding Township;
Postal
P.o. Box 591; Vaalwater
Telephone
014 755 3515
EMIS number
907131973

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leseding 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 Leseding Secondary School directly, on 014 755 3515, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leseding 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 Leseding Secondary School the best school in Vaalwater?
On the numbers that are published, Leseding Secondary School's 94.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MEETSETSHEHLA at 71.8%.
How many other schools are there in Vaalwater besides Leseding Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Vaalwater, including Mahlasedi.
How big are the classes at Leseding Secondary School?
Leseding Secondary School reported 1,384 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Leseding Secondary School?
No. Leseding Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Leseding Secondary School's matric results like?
Leseding Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. That's up from 84.3% in 2023.
Is Leseding Secondary School a public or private school?
Leseding Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leseding Secondary School?
You can call 014 755 3515. It is located at 855 Cnr Waterberg Str. Ext 1; Leseding Township;.
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