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Rekgonne Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Rekgonne Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lichtenburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 96% pass rate.

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

Located in Lichtenburg, Rekgonne Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,234
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 100 matric candidates from Rekgonne Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023807188.8%
20241039592.2%
20251009696.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy938894.6%
Physical Sciences10990.0%
Life Sciences725981.9%
Accounting322371.9%
Business Studies322990.6%
Economics323196.9%
Geography727198.6%
History6262100.0%
English First Additional Language104104100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Rekgonne Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Rekgonne Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 1,234; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Rekgonne Secondary School's 96%.
  • Matlape Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rekgonne Secondary School, at 1,537 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rekgonne Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is a similar size to Rekgonne Secondary School, with 1,479 learners against 1,234; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Rekgonne Secondary School's 96%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is a similar size to Rekgonne Secondary School, with 1,377 learners against 1,234; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rekgonne Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rekgonne Secondary School, at 1,347 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rekgonne Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

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

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Rekgonne Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 1,234; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Rekgonne Secondary School's 96%.
  • Thabo Mpempe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rekgonne Secondary School, at 1,333 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rekgonne Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School is a similar size to Rekgonne Secondary School, with 1,195 learners against 1,234; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rekgonne Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • High School Lichtenburg is a similar size to Rekgonne Secondary School, with 951 learners against 1,234; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.1% against Rekgonne Secondary School's 96%.
  • Phatsima Primary School is a similar size to Rekgonne Secondary School, with 948 learners against 1,234; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rekgonne Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Rekgonne Secondary School for 2027

Because Rekgonne Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
71 Johannes Otto Str, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal
Null
Telephone
079 304 8960
EMIS number
600105403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rekgonne 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 Rekgonne Secondary School directly, on 079 304 8960, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rekgonne 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 Rekgonne Secondary School the best school in Lichtenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Rekgonne Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96% is lower than HOERSKOOL LICHTENBURG's 98.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lichtenburg besides Rekgonne Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at Rekgonne Secondary School?
Rekgonne Secondary School reported 1,234 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Rekgonne Secondary School?
No. Rekgonne Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rekgonne Secondary School's matric results like?
Rekgonne Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's up from 88.8% in 2023.
Is Rekgonne Secondary School a public or private school?
Rekgonne Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rekgonne Secondary School?
You can call 079 304 8960. It is located at 71 Johannes Otto Str, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747.
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