Lehlabile Secondary School
📍 Alvertonvillagepraktiseerdistrict, Burgersfort, Limpopo
Learners
1,570
Educators
45
Learners (2025)
1,126
Educators (2025)
31
Learner : Educator
36.3:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
90.2%
About this school
Overview
Batau is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Mashamothana, Burgersfort, Limpopo, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,126 learners and is staffed by 31 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Sekhukhune East education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 90.2% (83 of 92 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Batau Secondary School Matric Performance
Batau's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 89.2% in 2023 to 90.2% in 2025 (92 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | 83 | 90.2% |
| 2024 | 127 | 111 | 87.4% |
| 2023 | 93 | 83 | 89.2% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: BATAU SECONDARY (7091305).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Batau offered 11 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 91.1%. Life Sciences performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 64.9%. 4 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 37 | 24 |
64.9%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 55 | 50 |
90.9%
|
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 25 |
80.6%
|
| Life Sciences | 31 | 31 |
100.0%
|
| English (FAL) | 92 | 92 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 40 | 35 |
87.5%
|
| Business Studies | 40 | 39 |
97.5%
|
| Economics | 40 | 35 |
87.5%
|
| Geography | 21 | 21 |
100.0%
|
| History | 21 | 21 |
100.0%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 52 | 46 |
88.5%
|
Mathematics
64.9%
37 wrote · 24 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
90.9%
55 wrote · 50 achieved
Physical Sciences
80.6%
31 wrote · 25 achieved
Life Sciences
100.0%
31 wrote · 31 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
92 wrote · 92 achieved
Accounting
87.5%
40 wrote · 35 achieved
Business Studies
97.5%
40 wrote · 39 achieved
Economics
87.5%
40 wrote · 35 achieved
Geography
100.0%
21 wrote · 21 achieved
History
100.0%
21 wrote · 21 achieved
Agricultural Sciences
88.5%
52 wrote · 46 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 73 other secondary schools in Burgersfort.
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
90.2%
Batau Secondary School
85.9%
Area average
Batau Secondary School
Area average
Batau Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 4.3 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
36.3:1
vs 30.6:1 area average
Ranks 62nd of 74
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Batau charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Batau for 2027?
Batau is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Mashamothana, Steelpoortdrift, Limpopo, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,126 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 071 693 5935.
Is Batau a no-fee school?
Batau is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Mashamothana, Steelpoortdrift, Limpopo. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Batau and what does it mean for fees?
Batau is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Mashamothana, Steelpoortdrift, Limpopo community in the Sekhukhune East district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
Admissions
How to apply
Batau accepts applications directly at the Batau school office in the Sekhukhune East education district. The steps and documents required for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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1
Confirm availability with Batau
Call 071 693 5935 to confirm whether Batau has open places for the year you're applying.
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2
Start the application
Collect the official application form from Batau Village; Gamashamothane; or download it from the Limpopo Department of Education website.
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3
Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Batau during the school's published admission window.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
Batau is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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5
Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Batau. If declined, you may appeal at the Sekhukhune East district office under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Batau for the next school year?
Batau processes applications at the school office. In Limpopo, applications are completed at the school and processed via the circuit office. Reach the school directly via phone 071 693 5935 to confirm openings in the Sekhukhune East district.
What documents do I need to apply at Batau?
When applying to Batau, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Batau depending on the grade; confirm via phone 071 693 5935.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
925620039
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
90306025.0
Local municipality
Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse
District municipality
Sekhukhune District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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