Public secondary school · Langa Location, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 79 | 70.5% |
| 2024 | 108 | 84 | 77.8% |
| 2025 | 128 | 100 | 78.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 90 | 63 | 70.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| Life Sciences | 40 | 30 | 75.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 32 | 31 | 96.9% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
| Economics | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
| Geography | 54 | 42 | 77.8% |
| History | 84 | 66 | 78.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 78 | 78 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Limekhaya High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.