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Nkateko Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lulekani, Lulekani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nkateko Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Lulekani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Nkateko Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lulekani. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,704
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkateko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

2023 2024 2025

Nkateko Secondary School entered 101 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312410786.3%
202411010999.1%
2025101101100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkateko Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics433479.1%
Mathematical Literacy6767100.0%
Physical Sciences343397.1%
Life Sciences787596.2%
Agricultural Sciences605998.3%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies3232100.0%
Economics323196.9%
Geography727198.6%
History66100.0%
English First Additional Language110110100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Nkateko Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is a similar size to Nkateko Secondary School, with 2,087 learners against 1,704; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkateko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkateko Secondary School, at 2,021 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Nkateko Secondary School's 100%.
  • Majeje Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkateko Secondary School, at 1,937 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.4% against Nkateko Secondary School's 100%).
  • Motloboni Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkateko Secondary School, at 1,855 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkateko Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Nkateko Secondary School's 100%).
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is a similar size to Nkateko Secondary School, with 1,829 learners against 1,704; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Nkateko Secondary School's 100%.

Lulekani

Zooming into Lulekani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkateko Secondary School.

  • Majeje Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkateko Secondary School, at 1,937 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.4% against Nkateko Secondary School's 100%).
  • Baranuka Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkateko Secondary School, at 1,806 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.8% against Nkateko Secondary School's 100%.
  • Nwasorini Primary School is a similar size to Nkateko Secondary School, with 1,230 learners against 1,704; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkateko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kurhula Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nkateko Secondary School, 1,147 compared with 1,704; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkateko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Shiphamele Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,136 learners against Nkateko Secondary School's 1,704; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkateko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Nkateko Secondary School for 2027

Nkateko Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 473;Joseph Shemane Str;Lulekani;
Postal
P/Bag 12001; Lulekani
Telephone
015 783 0118
EMIS number
917420956

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkateko 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 Nkateko Secondary School directly, on 015 783 0118, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkateko 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 Nkateko Secondary School the best school in Lulekani?
On the numbers that are published, Nkateko Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAJEJE at 98.4%.
How many other schools are there in Lulekani besides Nkateko Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lulekani, including Majeje.
How big are the classes at Nkateko Secondary School?
Nkateko Secondary School reported 1,704 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Nkateko Secondary School?
No. Nkateko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkateko Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkateko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 86.3% in 2023.
Is Nkateko Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkateko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkateko Secondary School?
You can call 015 783 0118. It is located at Stand No 473;Joseph Shemane Str;Lulekani;.
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