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Lufhereng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Doornkop, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Lufhereng Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Doornkop, Roodepoort. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Lufhereng Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Doornkop, Roodepoort, Lufhereng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,393
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lufhereng Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Lufhereng Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 182 matric candidates from Lufhereng Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311511398.3%
2024165165100.0%
2025182182100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lufhereng Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics212095.2%
Mathematical Literacy14414399.3%
Physical Sciences211990.5%
Life Sciences918795.6%
Accounting2323100.0%
Business Studies9191100.0%
Economics5151100.0%
Geography9696100.0%
History142142100.0%
English First Additional Language165165100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Lufhereng Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lufhereng Secondary School's 1,393; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Lufhereng Secondary School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Lufhereng Secondary School's 1,393, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is a similar size to Lufhereng Secondary School, with 1,901 learners against 1,393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Lufhereng Secondary School, with 1,861 learners against 1,393; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Lufhereng Secondary School's 100%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lufhereng Secondary School, at 1,846 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Lufhereng Secondary School's 100%.

Roodepoort

And within Roodepoort itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lufhereng Secondary School's 1,393; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Lufhereng Secondary School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Lufhereng Secondary School's 1,393, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a similar size to Lufhereng Secondary School, with 1,663 learners against 1,393; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Lufhereng Secondary School's 100%).
  • Florida Park High School sits in roughly the same size range as Lufhereng Secondary School, at 1,626 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.4% against Lufhereng Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is a similar size to Lufhereng Secondary School, with 1,545 learners against 1,393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lufhereng Secondary School for 2027

Because Lufhereng Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
706, Cnr Marumosethla And Molopa Street, Lufhereng, Doornkop, Roodepoort
Telephone
082 600 7137
EMIS number
700400791

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lufhereng 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 Lufhereng Secondary School directly, on 082 600 7137, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lufhereng Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lufhereng Secondary School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Lufhereng Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Lufhereng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lufhereng Secondary School?
Lufhereng Secondary School reported 1,393 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lufhereng Secondary School?
Yes, Lufhereng 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 Lufhereng Secondary School's matric results like?
Lufhereng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is Lufhereng Secondary School a public or private school?
Lufhereng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lufhereng Secondary School?
You can call 082 600 7137. It is located at 706, Cnr Marumosethla And Molopa Street, Lufhereng, Doornkop, Roodepoort.
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