Letsatsing Science Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Letsatsing Science Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Letsatsing Science Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mmabato, Mmabatho. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

937

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Letsatsing Science Secondary School entered 152 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 66.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	94	81	86.2%
2024	137	100	73.0%
2025	152	101	66.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Letsatsing Science Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	137	96	70.1%
Physical Sciences	137	83	60.6%
Life Sciences	137	128	93.4%
Geography	137	134	97.8%
English First Additional Language	137	137	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Letsatsing Science Secondary School's 937; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Letsatsing Science Secondary School's 66.4%.
Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Letsatsing Science Secondary School's 937; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Science Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School teaches considerably more learners than Letsatsing Science Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 937; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Letsatsing Science Secondary School's 66.4%.
George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letsatsing Science Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 937; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Science Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Letsatsing Science Secondary School's 937; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Science Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmabatho

Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Letsatsing Science Secondary School's 937; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Science Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
The Connie Minchin Primary School is a similar size to Letsatsing Science Secondary School, with 1,258 learners against 937; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Science Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Boitseanape Technical Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsatsing Science Secondary School, at 1,152 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Sebopiwa Molema Middle School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsatsing Science Secondary School, at 1,053 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Letsatsing Science Secondary School's 66.4%.
Thuto Botshelo Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsatsing Science Secondary School, at 1,051 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Science Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Letsatsing Science Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Letsatsing Science Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Cnr.onkgopotse Tiro & Joe Slovo, , Mmabatho, 5747
Postal: P.o.box 4294, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone: 018 392 6281
EMIS number: 600100898

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Letsatsing Science 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 Letsatsing Science Secondary School directly, on 018 392 6281, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Letsatsing Science 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 Letsatsing Science Secondary School the best school in Mmabatho?

On the numbers that are published, Letsatsing Science Secondary School's matric pass rate of 66.4% is lower than SEBOPIWA MOLEMA MIDDLE SCHOOL's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Mmabatho besides Letsatsing Science Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mmabatho, including Sol Plaatje Primary.

How big are the classes at Letsatsing Science Secondary School?

Letsatsing Science Secondary School reported 937 learners and 31 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 Letsatsing Science Secondary School?

Yes, Letsatsing Science 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 Letsatsing Science Secondary School's matric results like?

Letsatsing Science Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.4%, in 2025. That's down from 86.2% in 2023.

Is Letsatsing Science Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Letsatsing Science Secondary School?

You can call 018 392 6281. It is located at Cnr.onkgopotse Tiro & Joe Slovo, , Mmabatho, 5747.