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Thuto Lefa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (5 circuit)

Thuto Lefa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Krugersdorp, Mogale City. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79%.

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

Located in Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Thuto Lefa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,712
Learners
59
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thuto Lefa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Thuto Lefa Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thuto Lefa Secondary School entered 176 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319116586.4%
202424018376.3%
202517613979.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thuto Lefa Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics411843.9%
Mathematical Literacy16612977.7%
Physical Sciences351337.1%
Life Sciences1105449.1%
Accounting362363.9%
Business Studies897179.8%
Economics362569.4%
Geography1048985.6%
History11510288.7%
English First Additional Language247247100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Thuto Lefa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Lefa Secondary School, with 2,239 learners against 1,712; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Thuto Lefa Secondary School's 79%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Lefa Secondary School, with 2,000 learners against 1,712; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thuto Lefa Secondary School's 79%.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lefa Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lefa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Thuto Lefa Secondary School, with 1,986 learners against 1,712; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thuto Lefa Secondary School's 79%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lefa Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lefa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Thuto Lefa Secondary School's 79%.

Mogale City

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

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Lefa Secondary School, with 2,000 learners against 1,712; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thuto Lefa Secondary School's 79%.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lefa Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lefa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Madiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lefa Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.4% against Thuto Lefa Secondary School's 79%.
  • Kid Maponya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lefa Secondary School, at 1,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lefa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kagiso Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Lefa Secondary School, with 1,791 learners against 1,712; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.7% against Thuto Lefa Secondary School's 79%.
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 Thuto Lefa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Thuto Lefa 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
1744, Mafaesa Street, Munsieville, Krugersdorp, Mogale City
Postal
2086 Krugersdorp 1740
Telephone
011 660 1720
EMIS number
700251991

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuto Lefa 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 Thuto Lefa Secondary School directly, on 011 660 1720, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuto Lefa 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 Thuto Lefa Secondary School the best school in Mogale City?
On the numbers that are published, Thuto Lefa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79% is lower than KAGISO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 88.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mogale City besides Thuto Lefa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogale City, including Mosupatsela Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thuto Lefa Secondary School?
Thuto Lefa Secondary School reported 1,712 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Thuto Lefa Secondary School?
Yes, Thuto Lefa 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 Thuto Lefa Secondary School's matric results like?
Thuto Lefa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79%, in 2025. That's down from 86.4% in 2023.
Is Thuto Lefa Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto Lefa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuto Lefa Secondary School?
You can call 011 660 1720. It is located at 1744, Mafaesa Street, Munsieville, Krugersdorp, Mogale City.
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