Vukuqhakaze Secondary School

Vukuqhakaze Secondary School is a public high school in Lebonang, Leslie, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 528 learners and 44 educators, about 34.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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, 80.7% of its 150 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

80.7% of the school's 150 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	189	132	69.8%	76.9%
2024	149	131	87.9%	84.8%
2025	150	121	80.7%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 528
Educators (2025)	44
Learners per educator	34.7 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800024869
Exam centre number	6609066

Address and location

Street address	Stand 2363 Ext 12, Lebohang, Leslie, 2265
Postal address	Po Box 554 Leandra Leslie 2265
Suburb / area	Lebonang
Town	Leslie
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	6

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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.