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Letheba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matoks, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Letheba Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Matoks, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.5%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Letheba Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matoks, Polokwane, Letheba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

411
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 40 learners from Letheba Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 72.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023855868.2%
2024543768.5%
2025402972.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Letheba Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Letheba Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Letheba Secondary School's 72.5%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Letheba Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Letheba Secondary School's 72.5%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Letheba Secondary School's 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letheba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Letheba Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Letheba Secondary School's 72.5%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letheba Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Letheba Secondary School's 72.5%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letheba Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Letheba Secondary School's 72.5%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Letheba Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 411; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Letheba Secondary School's 72.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letheba Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letheba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letheba Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letheba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letheba Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letheba 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 Letheba Secondary School for 2027

Letheba 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
Saselamani B, Malamulele, 0928
Postal
P.o. Box 14; Dwarsriver
Telephone
072 203 8160
EMIS number
919340685

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Letheba 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 Letheba Secondary School directly, on 072 203 8160, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Letheba 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 Letheba Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Letheba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.5% 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 Letheba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Letheba Secondary School?
Letheba Secondary School reported 411 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Letheba Secondary School?
No. Letheba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Letheba Secondary School's matric results like?
Letheba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.5%, in 2025. That's up from 68.2% in 2023.
Is Letheba Secondary School a public or private school?
Letheba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Letheba Secondary School?
You can call 072 203 8160. It is located at Saselamani B, Malamulele, 0928.
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