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Leshata Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Leshata Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.3%.

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Leshata Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,194
Learners
76
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, Leshata 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 Leshata Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Leshata Secondary School entered 242 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325523592.2%
202428825889.6%
202524223898.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Leshata Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics695376.8%
Mathematical Literacy23021493.0%
Physical Sciences594983.1%
Life Sciences21614165.3%
Accounting342676.5%
Business Studies12011797.5%
Economics746689.2%
Geography22920690.0%
History16916295.9%
English First Additional Language303303100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Leshata Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leshata Secondary School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshata Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is a similar size to Leshata Secondary School, with 2,715 learners against 2,194; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshata Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Leshata Secondary School, at 2,306 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Leshata Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Leshata Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Southview High School sits in roughly the same size range as Leshata Secondary School, at 2,274 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Leshata Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Apex Primary School is a similar size to Leshata Secondary School, with 2,173 learners against 2,194; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshata Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Leshata Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leshata Secondary School, at 2,936 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Leshata Secondary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,194; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Leshata Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leshata Secondary School, at 2,892 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshata Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leshata Secondary School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshata Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Leshata Secondary School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshata Secondary School; and charges fees under 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 Leshata Secondary School for 2027

Leshata Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
9039, Ext 6B, Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
6721 Vanderbijl Park 1900
Telephone
011 850 1130
EMIS number
700330969

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leshata 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 Leshata Secondary School directly, on 011 850 1130, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leshata 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 Leshata Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Leshata Secondary School's 98.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Leshata Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Leshata Secondary School?
Leshata Secondary School reported 2,194 learners and 76 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Leshata Secondary School?
Yes, Leshata 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 Leshata Secondary School's matric results like?
Leshata Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. That's up from 92.2% in 2023.
Is Leshata Secondary School a public or private school?
Leshata Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leshata Secondary School?
You can call 011 850 1130. It is located at 9039, Ext 6B, Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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