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N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School
Ikageleng Section, Lerato, North West
N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School is a public high school in Ikageleng Section, Lerato, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a commercial specialisation. In 2025 it had 483 learners and 19 educators, about 25.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in North West (783 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, 93.1% of its 58 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.1% of the school's 58 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 52 | 66.7% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 56 | 48 | 85.7% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 58 | 54 | 93.1% | 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 | Commercial |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 483 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 25.4 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 83 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100843 |
| Exam centre number | 9444153 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ikageleng Section, Dinokana, Zeerust, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 695,lerato,2880 |
| Suburb / area | Ikageleng Section |
| Town | Lerato |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63805011 |
| 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 N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School
Is N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School a public or private school?
N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School is a public high school.
Does N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.1% of its 58 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 85.7%.
How many learners are at N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School?
483 learners and 19 educators (about 25.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 83 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600100843. Its exam centre number is 9444153.
Where is N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School?
Ikageleng Section, Dinokana, Zeerust, 1747. It is in Ikageleng Section, Lerato, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 083 503 0982.
Schools near N.R.Mandela Commercial Secondary School
Monnaamere Primary School
Zeerust, Dinokana, North West 1.7 km
Ikalafeng Primary School
Dinokana, North West 2.5 km
Resomaretse Special School
Dinokana, North West 2.8 km
Gareosenye Primary School
Lehurutshe, Dinokana, North West 2.9 km
Renonofile Primary School
Dinokana, Lerato, North West 3.0 km
Mmamoswane Primary School
Dinokana, Lerato, North West 3.4 km
Ramatu High School
Zeerust, Dinokana, North West 4.4 km
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Dinokana, North West 5.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.