Makwa
Soekmekaar, Limpopo 793 m
Public high school
Lephai
Soekmekaar, Limpopo
Lephai is a public high school in Soekmekaar, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 510 learners and 17 educators, about 30 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 96.7% of its 61 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.7% of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 54 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 55 | 54 | 98.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 61 | 59 | 96.7% | 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) | 510 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 919340364 |
| Exam centre number | 7072401 |
Address and location
| Street address | Klipkraal No 4; Soekmekaar;810; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X1371; Soekmekaar |
| Town | Soekmekaar |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani East |
| Municipality | Greater Letaba |
| Ward | 93302012 |
| 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 Lephai
Is Lephai a public or private school?
Lephai is a public high school.
Does Lephai charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Lephai's matric pass rate?
96.7% of its 61 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 83.1%, 2024 98.2%.
How many learners are at Lephai?
510 learners and 17 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Lephai?
Its EMIS number is 919340364. Its exam centre number is 7072401.
Where is Lephai?
Klipkraal No 4; Soekmekaar;810;. It is in Soekmekaar, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. Phone 083 687 3210.
Schools near Lephai
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.