Mamokgalake
Polokwane, Limpopo 106 m
Public high school
Lefakgomo
Atok, Burgersfort, Limpopo
Lefakgomo is a public high school in Atok, Burgersfort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 423 learners and 15 educators, about 28.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 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, 43.6% of its 78 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
43.6% of the school's 78 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 28 | 66.7% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 33 | 31 | 93.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 78 | 34 | 43.6% | 86.2% |
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) | 423 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 28.2 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 925630043 |
| Exam centre number | 7092503 |
Address and location
| Street address | Selepe Village; Atok; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 104; Atol |
| Suburb / area | Atok |
| Town | Burgersfort |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune East |
| Municipality | Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse |
| Ward | 90303010 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo 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 Lefakgomo
Is Lefakgomo a public or private school?
Lefakgomo is a public high school.
Does Lefakgomo charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Lefakgomo's matric pass rate?
43.6% of its 78 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 93.9%.
How many learners are at Lefakgomo?
423 learners and 15 educators (about 28.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Lefakgomo?
Its EMIS number is 925630043. Its exam centre number is 7092503.
Where is Lefakgomo?
Selepe Village; Atok;. It is in Atok, Burgersfort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district.
Schools near Lefakgomo
Selepe
Atok, Limpopo 1.1 km
Baphadima
Malegale, Sekhukhune, Limpopo 1.6 km
45.0% matric 2025Manotwane
Manotwanevillage, Atok, Limpopo 1.7 km
Tlouphuti
Nexttoatokmine, Polokwane, Limpopo 3.3 km
100.0% matric 2025Sejadipudi
Polokwane, Limpopo 4.0 km
Malengine
Polokwane, Limpopo 4.5 km
100.0% matric 2025Motsatsana
Polokwane, Limpopo 4.7 km
Monametse
Polokwane, Limpopo 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.