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Letshele Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

In Bushbuckridge, Letshele Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.3% pass rate.

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

Letshele Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bushbuckridge. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,037
Learners
29
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Letshele Senior 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 Letshele Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Letshele Senior Secondary School entered 186 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316011873.8%
20241428962.7%
202518614075.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Letshele Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics591322.0%
Mathematical Literacy833441.0%
Physical Sciences422969.0%
Life Sciences422559.5%
Agricultural Sciences1034846.6%
Accounting17635.3%
Business Studies391641.0%
Economics171482.4%
Geography422764.3%
History836679.5%
English First Additional Language14214098.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Letshele Senior Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letshele Senior Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 1,037; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letshele Senior Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 1,037; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 1,037; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letshele Senior Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 1,037; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letshele Senior Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 1,037; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letshele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

Zooming into Bushbuckridge, here are 5 other schools to compare against Letshele Senior Secondary School.

  • Moratiseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letshele Senior Secondary School, at 946 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letshele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School is a similar size to Letshele Senior Secondary School, with 899 learners against 1,037; is a public combined school, a different phase than Letshele Senior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is a similar size to Letshele Senior Secondary School, with 840 learners against 1,037; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letshele Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a similar size to Letshele Senior Secondary School, with 838 learners against 1,037; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.5% against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 75.3%).
  • Mogoroshi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letshele Senior Secondary School, at 827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Letshele Senior Secondary School's 75.3%.
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
232 Madjembeni, , Shatale, 1282
Postal
Po Box 2243 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
013 777 5109
EMIS number
800035127

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Letshele 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 Letshele Senior Secondary School directly, on 013 777 5109, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Letshele Senior 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 Letshele Senior Secondary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Letshele Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.3% is lower than MOGOROSHI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Letshele Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Moratiseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Letshele Senior Secondary School?
Letshele Senior Secondary School reported 1,037 learners and 29 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 Letshele Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Letshele 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 Letshele Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Letshele Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 73.8% since 2023.
Is Letshele Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Letshele Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Letshele Senior Secondary School?
You can call 013 777 5109. It is located at 232 Madjembeni, , Shatale, 1282.
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