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Limekhaya High School

Public secondary school · Langa Location, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Limekhaya High School is a public secondary school in Langa Location, Kariega. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Limekhaya High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Langa Location, Kariega, Limekhaya High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,099
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Limekhaya High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Limekhaya High School entered 128 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231127970.5%
20241088477.8%
202512810078.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Limekhaya High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181688.9%
Mathematical Literacy906370.0%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences403075.0%
Agricultural Sciences323196.9%
Business Studies141285.7%
Economics131076.9%
Geography544277.8%
History846678.6%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Limekhaya High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Limekhaya High School's 1,099; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Limekhaya High School's 78.1%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Limekhaya High School's 1,099; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Limekhaya High School's 78.1%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Limekhaya High School's 1,099; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Limekhaya High School's 78.1%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Limekhaya High School's 1,099; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Limekhaya High School's 78.1%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Limekhaya High School's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Limekhaya High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is a similar size to Limekhaya High School, with 1,338 learners against 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Limekhaya High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Limekhaya High School, at 1,275 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.4% against Limekhaya High School's 78.1%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Limekhaya High School, with 1,249 learners against 1,099; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Limekhaya High School's 78.1%.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is a similar size to Limekhaya High School, with 1,233 learners against 1,099; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Limekhaya High School's 78.1%.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Limekhaya High School, at 1,215 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Limekhaya High 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 Limekhaya High School for 2027

Limekhaya High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Maduna Road, Langa Location, Kariega, 6241
Postal
P O Box 1516 6230
Telephone
041 988 1610
EMIS number
200100454

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Limekhaya High 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 Limekhaya High School directly, on 041 988 1610, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Limekhaya High 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 Limekhaya High School the best school in Kariega?
On the numbers that are published, Limekhaya High School's matric pass rate of 78.1% is lower than SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Limekhaya High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Limekhaya High School?
Limekhaya High School reported 1,099 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Limekhaya High School?
No. Limekhaya High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Limekhaya High School's matric results like?
Limekhaya High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.1%, in 2025. That's up from 70.5% in 2023.
Is Limekhaya High School a public or private school?
Limekhaya High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Limekhaya High School?
You can call 041 988 1610. It is located at Maduna Road, Langa Location, Kariega, 6241.
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