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Litjelembube Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Elukwatini, Litjelembube Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.6%.

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

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

872
Learners
25
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, Litjelembube 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 Litjelembube Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 149 matric candidates from Litjelembube Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312010688.3%
202415213790.1%
202514914496.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Litjelembube Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics484287.5%
Mathematical Literacy1049591.3%
Physical Sciences484287.5%
Life Sciences13313097.7%
Agricultural Sciences14412083.3%
Business Studies212095.2%
Geography918694.5%
English First Additional Language152152100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Litjelembube Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Litjelembube Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 872; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litjelembube Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Litjelembube Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 872; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Litjelembube Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Litjelembube Secondary School's 872; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litjelembube Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Litjelembube Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 872; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Litjelembube Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Litjelembube Secondary School's 872; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Litjelembube Secondary School's 96.6%.

Elukwatini

Zooming into Elukwatini, here are 5 other schools to compare against Litjelembube Secondary School.

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Litjelembube Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 872; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litjelembube Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,365 learners against Litjelembube Secondary School's 872; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Litjelembube Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Vuka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Litjelembube Secondary School, 1,290 compared with 872; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litjelembube Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School is a similar size to Litjelembube Secondary School, with 1,169 learners against 872; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Litjelembube Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Litjelembube Secondary School, at 1,105 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Litjelembube Secondary School's 96.6%.
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
Stand No 68, Smithfield, Hartebeeskop, 2357
Postal
Po Box 755 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 882 2002
EMIS number
800010579

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Litjelembube 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 Litjelembube Secondary School directly, on 017 882 2002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Litjelembube 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 Litjelembube Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Litjelembube Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.6% is lower than HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Litjelembube Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Litjelembube Secondary School?
Litjelembube Secondary School reported 872 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Litjelembube Secondary School?
Yes, Litjelembube 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 Litjelembube Secondary School's matric results like?
Litjelembube Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. That's up from 88.3% in 2023.
Is Litjelembube Secondary School a public or private school?
Litjelembube Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Litjelembube Secondary School?
You can call 017 882 2002. It is located at Stand No 68, Smithfield, Hartebeeskop, 2357.
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