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Walter Letsie High School
Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West
Walter Letsie High School is a public high school in Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 260 learners and 11 educators, about 23.6 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, 88.1% of its 42 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.1% of the school's 42 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 41 | 69.5% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 63 | 38 | 60.3% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 42 | 37 | 88.1% | 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 | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 260 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 23.6 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 90% of 83 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600102328 |
| Exam centre number | 9313219 |
Address and location
| Street address | 397emoseja, Manthe Stad, Taung Station, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1001,taungstation,8580 |
| Suburb / area | Greater Taung Rural |
| Town | Greater Taung |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Greater Taung Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63904014 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Walter Letsie High School
Is Walter Letsie High School a public or private school?
Walter Letsie High School is a public high school.
Does Walter Letsie High 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 Walter Letsie High School's matric pass rate?
88.1% of its 42 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 69.5%, 2024 60.3%.
How many learners are at Walter Letsie High School?
260 learners and 11 educators (about 23.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 90% of 83 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Walter Letsie High School?
Its EMIS number is 600102328. Its exam centre number is 9313219.
Where is Walter Letsie High School?
397emoseja, Manthe Stad, Taung Station, 1747. It is in Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 073 858 1186.
Schools near Walter Letsie High School
Manthe Primary School
Bagamaidi, Manthe, North West 1.1 km
Moshosho Primary
Manthe, Taung, North West 1.4 km
Polokoetsile Primary School
Morokweng, Lekung, North West 5.7 km
Serasengwe Primary School
Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West 6.3 km
Phatlhanyane Primary School
Taung, Taung Station, North West 6.3 km
Keretetse Middle School
Morokweng, Taung, North West 6.4 km
Tshipo Mangwegape
Randstadt, Taung, North West 7.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.