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Public high school
Lichtenburg English Secondary
Kieserville, Lichtenburg, North West
Lichtenburg English Secondary is a public high school in Kieserville, Lichtenburg, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 899 learners and 31 educators, about 29 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 76.7% of its 129 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.7% of the school's 129 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 66 | 84.6% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 116 | 96 | 82.8% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 129 | 99 | 76.7% | 88.5% |
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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 899 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 29 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 60 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600105351 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Alpha Street, Lichtenburg, Kieserville, 0747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | . |
| Suburb / area | Kieserville |
| Town | Lichtenburg |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Ditsobotla Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Lichtenburg English Secondary
Is Lichtenburg English Secondary a public or private school?
Lichtenburg English Secondary is a public high school.
Does Lichtenburg English Secondary 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 4 school.
What is Lichtenburg English Secondary's matric pass rate?
76.7% of its 129 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 84.6%, 2024 82.8%.
How many learners are at Lichtenburg English Secondary?
899 learners and 31 educators (about 29 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 60 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Lichtenburg English Secondary?
Its EMIS number is 600105351.
Where is Lichtenburg English Secondary?
1 Alpha Street, Lichtenburg, Kieserville, 0747. It is in Kieserville, Lichtenburg, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 150 0025.
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