Lingelethu Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lingelethu Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lingelethu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Needs Camp, East London. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

899

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lingelethu Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Lingelethu Senior Secondary School entered 115 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 69.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	126	72	57.1%
2024	96	0	65.0%
2025	115	80	69.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lingelethu Senior Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 99%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	14	8	57.1%
Mathematical Literacy	82	58	70.7%
Physical Sciences	14	9	64.3%
Life Sciences	69	35	50.7%
Agricultural Sciences	17	13	76.5%
Accounting	27	11	40.7%
Business Studies	29	24	82.8%
History	22	16	72.7%
English First Additional Language	96	95	99.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 69.6%.
Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Lingelethu Senior Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 899; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lingelethu Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.7% against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 69.6%.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lingelethu Senior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 69.6%.
Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 69.6%.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 899, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 69.6%.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lingelethu Senior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 69.6%.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 899, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lingelethu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lingelethu Senior Secondary School, 1,372 compared with 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lingelethu Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

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 Lingelethu Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lingelethu Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Phumlani Location / Needs Camp, Needs Camp, East London, 5200
Postal: P.o.box 1928, Phumlani Location, Needs Camp, East London, 5200
Telephone: 082 446 4148
EMIS number: 200200362

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Lingelethu 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 Lingelethu Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 446 4148, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Lingelethu 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 Lingelethu Senior Secondary School the best school in East London?

On the numbers that are published, Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.6% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in East London besides Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.

How big are the classes at Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?

Lingelethu Senior Secondary School reported 899 learners and 25 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 Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?

No. Lingelethu Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.6%, in 2025. That's up from 57.1% in 2023.

Is Lingelethu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?

You can call 082 446 4148. It is located at Phumlani Location / Needs Camp, Needs Camp, East London, 5200.