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Litho Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwa-Litho, Kwa-Litho, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Kwa-Litho, Litho Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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

Litho Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwa-Litho. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

345
Learners
9
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, Litho 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 Litho Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 42 matric candidates from Litho Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023603965.0%
2024484287.5%
2025423992.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Litho Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy363494.4%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences292275.9%
Agricultural Sciences363083.3%
Accounting12975.0%
Business Studies161593.8%
Economics1919100.0%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Litho Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Litho Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 345; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Litho Secondary School's 345; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Litho Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Litho Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 345; is a public combined school, a different phase than Litho Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Litho Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Litho Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 345; is a public combined school, a different phase than Litho Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Litho Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Litho Secondary School's 345; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwa-Litho

Zooming into Kwa-Litho, here are 1 other schools to compare against Litho Secondary School.

  • Khobongwane Primary School is a similar size to Litho Secondary School, with 480 learners against 345; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
609 Tshamahantsi Section, Kwalitho, Kwalitho, 482
Postal
Private Bag X 201 Kwalitho Kwalitho 0482
Telephone
012 723 0329
EMIS number
800010553

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Litho 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 Litho Secondary School directly, on 012 723 0329, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Litho 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 Litho Secondary School the best school in Kwa-Litho?
Litho Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 92.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Kwa-Litho besides Litho Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Kwa-Litho, including Khobongwane Primary School.
How big are the classes at Litho Secondary School?
Litho Secondary School reported 345 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Litho Secondary School?
Yes, Litho 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 Litho Secondary School's matric results like?
Litho Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 65% in 2023.
Is Litho Secondary School a public or private school?
Litho Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Litho Secondary School?
You can call 012 723 0329. It is located at 609 Tshamahantsi Section, Kwalitho, Kwalitho, 482.
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