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Public high school
I. R. Lesolang Secondary School
Winterveldt, Pretoria, Gauteng
I. R. Lesolang Secondary School is a public high school in Winterveldt, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 262 learners and 37 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.6% of its 296 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.6% of the school's 296 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 231 | 200 | 86.6% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 197 | 178 | 90.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 296 | 271 | 91.6% | 89.1% |
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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 262 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 34.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700910553 |
| Exam centre number | 8910553 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1658, Bushveldt Road, Winterveldt, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | X562 Mabopane 0190 |
| Suburb / area | Winterveldt |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane West |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900012 |
| Former department | Bophutatswana(BOP) |
Admissions
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Questions about I. R. Lesolang Secondary School
Is I. R. Lesolang Secondary School a public or private school?
I. R. Lesolang Secondary School is a public high school.
Does I. R. Lesolang Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is I. R. Lesolang Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.6% of its 296 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 86.6%, 2024 90.4%.
How many learners are at I. R. Lesolang Secondary School?
1 262 learners and 37 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of I. R. Lesolang Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700910553. Its exam centre number is 8910553.
Where is I. R. Lesolang Secondary School?
1658, Bushveldt Road, Winterveldt, Pretoria. It is in Winterveldt, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. Phone 012 725 8170.
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Letlotlo Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.