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Lodirile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mogale City, Krugersdorp, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

In Mogale City, Krugersdorp, Lodirile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 86.2% pass rate.

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

Lodirile Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mogale City, Krugersdorp. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,541
Learners
50
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Lodirile 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 Lodirile Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 217 matric candidates from Lodirile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319215982.8%
202419516886.2%
202521718786.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lodirile Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics796379.7%
Mathematical Literacy1179984.6%
Physical Sciences694971.0%
Life Sciences867081.4%
Accounting271763.0%
Business Studies414097.6%
Economics221568.2%
Geography16915289.9%
History585696.6%
English First Additional Language197197100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Lodirile Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Lodirile Secondary School's 1,541; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.5% against Lodirile Secondary School's 86.2%).
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lodirile Secondary School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Lodirile Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Lodirile Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,541; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lodirile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Lodirile Secondary School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lodirile Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Lodirile Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,541; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lodirile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Lodirile Secondary School's 86.2%.

Krugersdorp

Zooming into Krugersdorp, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lodirile Secondary School.

  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Lodirile Secondary School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lodirile Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Tsakani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lodirile Secondary School, at 1,833 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lodirile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thuthuzekani Primary School is a similar size to Lodirile Secondary School, with 1,737 learners against 1,541; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lodirile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Nooitgedacht Nr 88 is a similar size to Lodirile Secondary School, with 1,696 learners against 1,541; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lodirile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • High School Monument is a similar size to Lodirile Secondary School, with 1,486 learners against 1,541; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.5% against Lodirile Secondary School's 86.2%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lodirile Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lodirile Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1593, Sandpiper Road, Swaneville, Mogale City, Krugersdorp
Postal
480 Krugersdorp 1740
Telephone
010 534 7487
EMIS number
700252867

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lodirile 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 Lodirile Secondary School directly, on 010 534 7487, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lodirile 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 Lodirile Secondary School the best school in Krugersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Lodirile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NOORDHEUWEL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Krugersdorp besides Lodirile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Krugersdorp, including Hoërskool Noordheuwel.
How big are the classes at Lodirile Secondary School?
Lodirile Secondary School reported 1,541 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Lodirile Secondary School?
Yes, Lodirile 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 Lodirile Secondary School's matric results like?
Lodirile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.
Is Lodirile Secondary School a public or private school?
Lodirile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lodirile Secondary School?
You can call 010 534 7487. It is located at 1593, Sandpiper Road, Swaneville, Mogale City, Krugersdorp.
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