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Letare Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Letare Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soweto. It currently teaches around 697 learners.

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Letare Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

697
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Letare 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 Letare Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Letare Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Letare Secondary School's 697; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letare Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Letare Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 697; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letare Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Letare Secondary School's 697; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letare Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letare Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 697; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letare Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Letare Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 697, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Letare Secondary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letare Secondary School, 2,394 compared with 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letare Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Letare Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 697, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Letare Secondary School's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letare Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Letare Secondary School's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letare Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Letare Secondary School's 697; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letare Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Letare Secondary School for 2027

Letare 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
1821, Gawe Street, Jabulani, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
Po Box 107 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 932 8009
EMIS number
700121491

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Letare 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 Letare Secondary School directly, on 011 932 8009, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Letare 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 Letare Secondary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Letare Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides Letare Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Letare Secondary School?
Letare Secondary School reported 697 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Letare Secondary School?
Yes, Letare 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 Letare Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Letare Secondary School.
Is Letare Secondary School a public or private school?
Letare Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Letare Secondary School?
You can call 011 932 8009. It is located at 1821, Gawe Street, Jabulani, Soweto, Soweto.
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