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Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is a public high school in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 759 learners and 24 educators, about 31.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.8% of its 93 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.8% of the school's 93 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 46 | 68.7% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 69 | 68 | 98.6% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 93 | 90 | 96.8% | 87.8% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 759 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 31.6 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 19 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 300015406 |
Address and location
| Street address | 461 Mosmamo Street, Retswelele, Kimberley, 8345 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 9084 Kimberley 8345 |
| Town | Kimberley |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Frances Baard (FB) |
| Municipality | Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School
Is Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.8% of its 93 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 68.7%, 2024 98.6%.
How many learners are at Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School?
759 learners and 24 educators (about 31.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 19 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 300015406.
Where is Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School?
461 Mosmamo Street, Retswelele, Kimberley, 8345. It is in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. Phone 084 252 0970.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.