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Rekgonne Secondary School
Lichtenburg, North West
Rekgonne Secondary School is a public high school in 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 1 234 learners and 37 educators, about 33.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 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, 96.0% of its 100 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.0% of the school's 100 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 71 | 88.8% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 103 | 95 | 92.2% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 100 | 96 | 96.0% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 234 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 33.4 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 115 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600105403 |
Address and location
| Street address | 71 Johannes Otto Str, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747 |
|---|---|
| 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 Rekgonne Secondary School
Is Rekgonne Secondary School a public or private school?
Rekgonne Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Rekgonne Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Rekgonne Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.0% of its 100 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 88.8%, 2024 92.2%.
How many learners are at Rekgonne Secondary School?
1 234 learners and 37 educators (about 33.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 115 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Rekgonne Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600105403.
Where is Rekgonne Secondary School?
71 Johannes Otto Str, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747. It is in Lichtenburg, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 079 304 8960.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.