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Lethithemba Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Phambela circuit)

Welcome to Lethithemba Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ilembe district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Lethithemba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ilembe district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

285
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lethithemba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lethithemba Secondary School entered 7 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023171482.4%
202488100.0%
202577100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413111.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lethithemba Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies88100.0%
Economics88100.0%
English First Additional Language88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Lethithemba Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethithemba Secondary School, 2,690 compared with 285; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Lethithemba Secondary School's 100%).
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethithemba Secondary School, 1,889 compared with 285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethithemba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Lethithemba Secondary School's 285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lethithemba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Lethithemba Secondary School's 285; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Lethithemba Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Lethithemba Secondary School's 285; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 98% against Lethithemba Secondary School's 100%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ensikeni Farm, Louise Bothma Farm, Glendale, Kwadukuza, 4450
Postal
P.o.box 1240, Kwadukuza, 4450
Telephone
073 324 9048
Email
lethithems01@gmail.com
EMIS number
500320568

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lethithemba 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 Lethithemba Secondary School directly, on 073 324 9048 or by email at lethithems01@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lethithemba 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 Lethithemba Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Lethithemba Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.3%.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Lethithemba Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Lethithemba Secondary School?
Lethithemba Secondary School reported 285 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Lethithemba Secondary School?
No. Lethithemba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lethithemba Secondary School's matric results like?
Lethithemba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 82.4% in 2023.
Is Lethithemba Secondary School a public or private school?
Lethithemba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lethithemba Secondary School?
You can call 073 324 9048 or email lethithems01@gmail.com. It is located at Ensikeni Farm, Louise Bothma Farm, Glendale, Kwadukuza, 4450.