Kwachibikhulu Primary School
Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga 475 m
Public high school
Lake Chrissie Secondary School
Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga
Lake Chrissie Secondary School is a public high school in Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 690 learners and 19 educators, about 36.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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, 93.0% of its 100 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.0% of the school's 100 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 82 | 82.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 90 | 84 | 93.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 100 | 93 | 93.0% | 86.4% |
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 | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 690 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 36.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800009779 |
| Exam centre number | 6602034 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwa-Chibikhulu Township, Chrissiesmeer, Chrissiesmeer, 2332 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1547 Chrissiesmeer Chrissiesmeer 2332 |
| Town | Chrissiesmeer |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 16 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Lake Chrissie Secondary School
Is Lake Chrissie Secondary School a public or private school?
Lake Chrissie Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lake Chrissie 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 Lake Chrissie Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.0% of its 100 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 82.0%, 2024 93.3%.
How many learners are at Lake Chrissie Secondary School?
690 learners and 19 educators (about 36.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Lake Chrissie Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800009779. Its exam centre number is 6602034.
Where is Lake Chrissie Secondary School?
Kwa-Chibikhulu Township, Chrissiesmeer, Chrissiesmeer, 2332. It is in Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 847 0019.
Schools near Lake Chrissie Secondary School
Laerskool Chrissie
Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.