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Lindile Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Wesselton, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Wesselton, Ermelo, Lindile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.2%.

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

Lindile Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Wesselton, Ermelo. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

832
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Lindile 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 Lindile Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 53 learners from Lindile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231085248.1%
20244040100.0%
2025535196.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lindile Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics474391.5%
Physical Sciences5454100.0%
Life Sciences474187.2%
Agricultural Sciences1111100.0%
Accounting252496.0%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Lindile Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lindile Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 832; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lindile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lindile Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 832; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Lindile Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Lindile Secondary School's 832; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lindile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lindile Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 832; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lindile Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Lindile Secondary School's 832; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Lindile Secondary School's 96.2%.

Ermelo

Zooming into Ermelo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lindile Secondary School.

  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Lindile Secondary School's 832; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lindile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lindile Secondary School, 1,919 compared with 832; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lindile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lindile Secondary School, 1,860 compared with 832; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.9% against Lindile Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Camden Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Lindile Secondary School's 832; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lindile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Lindile Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,473 learners against Lindile Secondary School's 832; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.2% against Lindile Secondary School's 96.2%).
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
541 Mdluli Street, Wesselton, Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Po Box 219 Ermelo Ermelo 2350
Telephone
017 819 1357
EMIS number
800010496

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lindile 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 Lindile Secondary School directly, on 017 819 1357, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lindile 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 Lindile Secondary School the best school in Ermelo?
On the numbers that are published, Lindile Secondary School's 96.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REGGIE MASUKU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.2%.
How many other schools are there in Ermelo besides Lindile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lindile Secondary School?
Lindile Secondary School reported 832 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Lindile Secondary School?
Yes, Lindile 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 Lindile Secondary School's matric results like?
Lindile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's up from 48.1% in 2023.
Is Lindile Secondary School a public or private school?
Lindile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lindile Secondary School?
You can call 017 819 1357. It is located at 541 Mdluli Street, Wesselton, Ermelo, 2350.
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