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Lethabong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Lethabong Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwamhlanga. Its last matric group achieved a 38.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Kwamhlanga, Lethabong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

834
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • School address (382 Block F, Soshanguve) matches the location cited for 'Lethabong Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation'; BMW Group South Africa, via its UNICEF-partnered BRIDGE programme, handed over a new exam auditorium, two IT centres (40 workstations) and a fully equipped kitchen in July 2025.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lethabong Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Lethabong Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lethabong Secondary School entered 112 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 38.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231158775.7%
20241536743.8%
20251124338.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lethabong Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1103632.7%
Mathematical Literacy441943.2%
Physical Sciences1105045.5%
Life Sciences1104742.7%
Agricultural Sciences211885.7%
Accounting893943.8%
Business Studies442147.7%
Geography442147.7%
English First Additional Language15315198.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Lethabong Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Lethabong Secondary School's 834; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethabong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabong Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 834; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Lethabong Secondary School's 38.4%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Lethabong Secondary School's 834; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lethabong Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lethabong Secondary School's 38.4%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Lethabong Secondary School's 834; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lethabong Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Lethabong Secondary School's 38.4%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabong Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 834; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethabong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

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

  • Dumelani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabong Secondary School, 1,556 compared with 834; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethabong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabong Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 834; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethabong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Lethabong Secondary School's 834; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.1% against Lethabong Secondary School's 38.4%.
  • Musa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabong Secondary School, 1,443 compared with 834; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Lethabong Secondary School's 38.4%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,439 learners against Lethabong Secondary School's 834; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Lethabong Secondary School's 38.4%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
466 Kameelpoortnek C, , Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 20406 Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
013 947 0465
EMIS number
800005025

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Online

Website and social media

lethabongsos.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lethabong 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 Lethabong Secondary School directly, on 013 947 0465, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lethabong 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 Lethabong Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Lethabong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 38.4% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Lethabong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lethabong Secondary School?
Lethabong Secondary School reported 834 learners and 31 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 Lethabong Secondary School?
Yes, Lethabong 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 Lethabong Secondary School's matric results like?
Lethabong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 38.4%, in 2025. That's down from 75.7% in 2023.
Is Lethabong Secondary School a public or private school?
Lethabong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lethabong Secondary School?
You can call 013 947 0465. It is located at 466 Kameelpoortnek C, , Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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