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Lesiba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Lesiba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Benoni. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.5% pass rate.

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

Located in Benoni, Lesiba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

2,515
Learners
75
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lesiba Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Lesiba Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lesiba Secondary School entered 398 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202334232394.4%
202440438094.1%
202539838897.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lesiba Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics948590.4%
Mathematical Literacy31328490.7%
Physical Sciences806986.3%
Life Sciences21521097.7%
Agricultural Sciences11211199.1%
Accounting665481.8%
Business Studies19218596.4%
Economics1259072.0%
Geography18218199.5%
History5555100.0%
English First Additional Language408408100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Lesiba Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesiba Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Lesiba Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Lesiba Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,515; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Lesiba Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesiba Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Lesiba Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesiba Secondary School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Klopperpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesiba Secondary School, at 2,503 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesiba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesiba Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Lesiba Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Lesiba Secondary School, with 2,338 learners against 2,515; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against Lesiba Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesiba Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Lesiba Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lesiba Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesiba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Chief Luthuli Primary School is a similar size to Lesiba Secondary School, with 1,812 learners against 2,515; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lesiba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Lesiba Secondary School for 2027

Because Lesiba 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
71179, Mathewson, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
71 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
082 552 9065
EMIS number
700311258

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lesiba 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 Lesiba Secondary School directly, on 082 552 9065, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lesiba 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 Lesiba Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Lesiba Secondary School's 97.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86.8%.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Lesiba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lesiba Secondary School?
Lesiba Secondary School reported 2,515 learners and 75 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Lesiba Secondary School?
Yes, Lesiba 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 Lesiba Secondary School's matric results like?
Lesiba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. That's up from 94.4% in 2023.
Is Lesiba Secondary School a public or private school?
Lesiba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lesiba Secondary School?
You can call 082 552 9065. It is located at 71179, Mathewson, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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