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Leshikishiki Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gachuene, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Leshikishiki Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gachuene, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 66.7% pass rate.

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

Located in Gachuene, Polokwane, Leshikishiki Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

346
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Leshikishiki Secondary School entered 57 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 66.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023694869.6%
2024674668.7%
2025573866.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Leshikishiki Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics432353.5%
Mathematical Literacy242083.3%
Physical Sciences322578.1%
Life Sciences484083.3%
Agricultural Sciences473268.1%
Accounting201470.0%
Economics191578.9%
Geography353085.7%
English First Additional Language676698.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Leshikishiki Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 346; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Leshikishiki Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 346; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Leshikishiki Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshikishiki Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 346; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Leshikishiki Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshikishiki Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 346; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Leshikishiki Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 346; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Leshikishiki Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshikishiki Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshikishiki Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leshikishiki Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than Leshikishiki Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Leshikishiki Secondary School for 2027

Leshikishiki 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
Maratapelo Village; Ga Chuene;
Postal
P.o. Box 1427; Mogodumo
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260432

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leshikishiki 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 Leshikishiki Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leshikishiki 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 Leshikishiki Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Leshikishiki Secondary School's matric pass rate of 66.7% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Leshikishiki Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Leshikishiki Secondary School?
Leshikishiki Secondary School reported 346 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Leshikishiki Secondary School?
No. Leshikishiki Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Leshikishiki Secondary School's matric results like?
Leshikishiki Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 69.6% since 2023.
Is Leshikishiki Secondary School a public or private school?
Leshikishiki Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leshikishiki Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Maratapelo Village; Ga Chuene;.
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