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Public high school
Lethabong Secondary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Lethabong Secondary School is a public high school in Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 834 learners and 31 educators, about 26.9 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, 38.4% of its 112 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
38.4% of the school's 112 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 87 | 75.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 153 | 67 | 43.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 112 | 43 | 38.4% | 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) | 834 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 26.9 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800005025 |
| Exam centre number | 6605027 |
Address and location
| Street address | 466 Kameelpoortnek C, Kwamhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 20406 Kwamhlanga 1022 |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 19 |
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 Lethabong Secondary School
Is Lethabong Secondary School a public or private school?
Lethabong Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lethabong 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 Lethabong Secondary School's matric pass rate?
38.4% of its 112 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 75.7%, 2024 43.8%.
How many learners are at Lethabong Secondary School?
834 learners and 31 educators (about 26.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Lethabong Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800005025. Its exam centre number is 6605027.
Where is Lethabong Secondary School?
466 Kameelpoortnek C, Kwamhlanga, 1022. It is in Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 947 0465.
Schools near Lethabong Secondary School
Sihlezi Primary School
Kameelpoortnek, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Chief Luthuli Primary School
Luthuli Village, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Silamba Secondary School
Kameelpoortnek, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 2.7 km
91.8% matric 2025Senzangakhona Secondary School
Mandlela Village, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
85.0% matric 2025Zenzeleni Primary School
Kameelpoortnek, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.0 km
Khayelitjha Primary School
Sun City Aa, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.1 km
Motoaneng Primary School
Kwamhlanga South, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
Thulani Primary School
Kwamusi D, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.