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Lefara, Limpopo 650 m
Public high school
Lefara
Letaba, Limpopo
Lefara is a public high school in Letaba, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 251 learners and 7 educators, about 35.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 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 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, 83.3% of its 24 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 24 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 14 | 73.7% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 23 | 20 | 87.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 24 | 20 | 83.3% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 251 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 35.9 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 915530129 |
| Exam centre number | 7083206 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lefara Village; Site 300; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1340; Lenyenye |
| Town | Letaba |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Greater Tzaneen |
| Ward | 93303022 |
| Former department | Gazankulu |
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 Lefara
Is Lefara a public or private school?
Lefara is a public high school.
Does Lefara charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Lefara's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 24 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 73.7%, 2024 87.0%.
How many learners are at Lefara?
251 learners and 7 educators (about 35.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Lefara?
Its EMIS number is 915530129. Its exam centre number is 7083206.
Where is Lefara?
Lefara Village; Site 300;. It is in Letaba, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district.
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