Lindley Primary School
Lindley, Free State 260 m
Public high school
Lindley Secondary School
Lindley, Free State
Lindley Secondary School is a public high school in Lindley, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 634 learners and 23 educators, about 27.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 90.3% of its 72 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.3% of the school's 72 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 101 | 89 | 88.1% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 102 | 93 | 91.2% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 72 | 65 | 90.3% | 89.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Lindley S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 634 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 27.6 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 78 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 442710259 |
| Exam centre number | 3194011 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1a Brand Street / Brandstraat 1a, Lindley, Lindley, Lindley, 9630 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 282, Lindley, 9630 |
| Town | Lindley |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | Nketoana |
| Ward | 4 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State 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 Lindley Secondary School
Is Lindley Secondary School a public or private school?
Lindley Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lindley Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Lindley Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.3% of its 72 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 88.1%, 2024 91.2%.
How many learners are at Lindley Secondary School?
634 learners and 23 educators (about 27.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 78 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Lindley Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 442710259. Its exam centre number is 3194011.
Where is Lindley Secondary School?
1a Brand Street / Brandstraat 1a, Lindley, Lindley, Lindley, 9630. It is in Lindley, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Lindley Secondary School
Thuto Tsebo Primary School
Lindley, Free State 1.3 km
Phukalla Secondary School
Ntha, Lindley, Free State 1.6 km
70.9% matric 2025Fateng Sa Thuto Primary School
Ntha Location, Lindley, Free State 2.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.