Lehlabile Secondary School
📍 Alvertonvillagepraktiseerdistrict, Burgersfort, Limpopo
Learners
1,570
Educators
45
Learners (2025)
373
Educators (2025)
12
Learner : Educator
31.1:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
100.0%
About this school
Overview
Magobanye is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Magobadingvillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo, South Africa. It currently enrols 373 learners and is staffed by 12 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 31:1), 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 100.0% (51 of 51 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Magobanye Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Magobanye has improved, moving from a 68.2% pass rate to 100.0% in 2025, the most recent year, 51 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 64 | 59 | 92.2% |
| 2023 | 44 | 30 | 68.2% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: MAGOBANYE SECONDARY (7092310).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Magobanye offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 97.8%. Mathematical Literacy performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 85.7%. 6 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 24 |
85.7%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 23 | 23 |
100.0%
|
| Physical Sciences | 27 | 27 |
100.0%
|
| Life Sciences | 33 | 33 |
100.0%
|
| English (FAL) | 51 | 51 |
100.0%
|
| Economics | 18 | 18 |
100.0%
|
| Geography | 27 | 26 |
96.3%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 24 | 24 |
100.0%
|
Mathematics
85.7%
28 wrote · 24 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
100.0%
23 wrote · 23 achieved
Physical Sciences
100.0%
27 wrote · 27 achieved
Life Sciences
100.0%
33 wrote · 33 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
51 wrote · 51 achieved
Economics
100.0%
18 wrote · 18 achieved
Geography
96.3%
27 wrote · 26 achieved
Agricultural Sciences
100.0%
24 wrote · 24 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 73 other secondary schools in Burgersfort.
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
100.0%
Magobanye Secondary School
85.8%
Area average
Magobanye Secondary School
Area average
Magobanye Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 14.2 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
31.1:1
vs 30.7:1 area average
Ranks 34th of 74
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Magobanye 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 Magobanye for 2027?
Tuition at Magobanye for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Sekhukhune East district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 099 for specifics.
Is Magobanye a no-fee school?
Yes, Magobanye is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Sekhukhune East district. No tuition is charged to any of its 373 learners.
What is the quintile of Magobanye and what does it mean for fees?
Magobanye is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Magobadingvillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo community in the Sekhukhune East district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Magobanye, families in Limpopo apply directly at the Magobanye school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Sekhukhune East education district is summarised below.
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1
Confirm availability with Magobanye
Call 099 to confirm whether Magobanye has open places for the year you're applying.
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2
Start the application
Collect the official application form from 236 Magobading Village 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 Magobanye during the school's published admission window.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
Magobanye 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 Magobanye. 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 Magobanye for the next school year?
To apply to Magobanye for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Magobanye. In Limpopo, applications are completed at the school and processed via the circuit office. For confirmation of available places, contact Magobanye via phone 099.
What documents do I need to apply at Magobanye?
Magobanye requires the following documents for admission: • 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) Contact Magobanye (phone 099) for any school-specific requirements.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
996604500
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
90306014.0
Local municipality
Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse
District municipality
Sekhukhune District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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