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Public high school
J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School
Boikutso, Lichtenburg, North West
J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School is a public high school in Boikutso, Lichtenburg, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 941 learners and 34 educators, about 27.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in North West (783 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, 96.7% of its 91 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.7% of the school's 91 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 106 | 91.4% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 86 | 76 | 88.4% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 91 | 88 | 96.7% | 88.5% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 941 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 27.7 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 115 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100586 |
| Exam centre number | 9414063 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1588 Pretorious Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 879,lichtenburg,2740 |
| Suburb / area | Boikutso |
| Town | Lichtenburg |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Ditsobotla Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63804002 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School
Is J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School a public or private school?
J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School is a public high school.
Does J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High 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 J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School's matric pass rate?
96.7% of its 91 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 91.4%, 2024 88.4%.
How many learners are at J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School?
941 learners and 34 educators (about 27.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 115 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School?
Its EMIS number is 600100586. Its exam centre number is 9414063.
Where is J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School?
1588 Pretorious Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 1747. It is in Boikutso, Lichtenburg, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 634 8343.
Schools near J.M. Lekgetha Commercial High School
Gaetsho High School
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89.5% matric 2025Ditsobotla Public School
Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, North West 768 m
Legae Thuto Primary School
Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West 842 m
Blydeville Intermediate School
Blydeville, Lichtenburg, North West 2.2 km
Shukran Primary School
Shukran, Lichtenburg, North West 2.3 km
Laerskool Burgersdorp
Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West 4.2 km
Yusuf Dadoo Memorial Primary School
Kieserville, North West 4.4 km
Laerskool Lichtenburg
Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West 4.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.