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Ntabane Secondary School

Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Lebalelo, Ohrigstad, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Ntabane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lebalelo, Ohrigstad. Its last matric group achieved a 71.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ntabane Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lebalelo, Ohrigstad, Ntabane Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

171
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ntabane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ntabane Secondary School entered 32 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023282278.6%
2024211361.9%
2025322371.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ntabane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3133.3%
Mathematical Literacy181477.8%
Physical Sciences3133.3%
Life Sciences16743.8%
Accounting5360.0%
Business Studies55100.0%
Economics5360.0%
Geography161168.8%
History13861.5%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Ntabane Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ntabane Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 171; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntabane Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Ntabane Secondary School's 71.9%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Ntabane Secondary School's 171; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ntabane Secondary School's 71.9%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Ntabane Secondary School's 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntabane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntabane Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntabane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntabane Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 171; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Ntabane Secondary School's 71.9%.

Ohrigstad

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

  • Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 642 learners against Ntabane Secondary School's 171; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Ntabane Secondary School's 71.9%.
  • Maokeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntabane Secondary School, 454 compared with 171; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ntabane Secondary School's 71.9%.
  • Dipitsi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntabane Secondary School, 429 compared with 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntabane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshaile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 411 learners against Ntabane Secondary School's 171; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.2% against Ntabane Secondary School's 71.9%.
  • Leboeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 400 learners against Ntabane Secondary School's 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntabane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Ntabane Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ntabane Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kgautswane; Rietfontein;
Postal
P.o. Box 2821; Ohrigstad1122
Telephone
072 923 0626
EMIS number
925620893

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntabane 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 Ntabane Secondary School directly, on 072 923 0626, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntabane 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 Ntabane Secondary School the best school in Ohrigstad?
On the numbers that are published, Ntabane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.9% is lower than MAOKENG's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ohrigstad besides Ntabane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ohrigstad, including Tshabelang Dinoko.
How big are the classes at Ntabane Secondary School?
Ntabane Secondary School reported 171 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Ntabane Secondary School?
No. Ntabane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ntabane Secondary School's matric results like?
Ntabane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.9%, in 2025. That's down from 78.6% in 2023.
Is Ntabane Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntabane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntabane Secondary School?
You can call 072 923 0626. It is located at Kgautswane; Rietfontein;.
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