Lethipele Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Acornhoek, Lethipele Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

465

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lethipele Senior 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 Lethipele Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 68 matric candidates from Lethipele Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 75% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	65	36	55.4%
2024	45	35	77.8%
2025	68	51	75.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lethipele Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	16	7	43.8%
Mathematical Literacy	30	22	73.3%
Physical Sciences	16	5	31.3%
Life Sciences	16	9	56.3%
Business Studies	32	27	84.4%
Geography	30	23	76.7%
History	30	28	93.3%
English First Additional Language	45	45	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 465; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 75%.
Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 465; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 75%.
Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Lethipele Senior Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 465; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 75%.
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 465; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 75%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 465; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethipele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 465; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 75%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 465; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethipele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 465; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethipele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Lethipele Senior Secondary School, 1,256 compared with 465; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (74.6% against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 75%).
Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethipele Senior Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 465; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Lethipele Senior Secondary School's 75%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: New-Line Village, , Acornhoek, 1360
Postal: Private Bag X 412 Acornhoek 1360
Telephone: 084 815 9153
EMIS number: 800034860

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Lethipele Senior 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 Lethipele Senior Secondary School directly, on 084 815 9153, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Lethipele Senior 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 Lethipele Senior Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?

On the numbers that are published, Lethipele Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Lethipele Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Lethipele Senior Secondary School?

Lethipele Senior Secondary School reported 465 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Lethipele Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Lethipele Senior 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 Lethipele Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Lethipele Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. That's up from 55.4% in 2023.

Is Lethipele Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Lethipele Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Lethipele Senior Secondary School?

You can call 084 815 9153. It is located at New-Line Village, , Acornhoek, 1360.