Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School
Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School
As a public school, Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 759 learners taught by 24 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 759 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is situated in Kimberley (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 461 Mosmamo Street, Retswelele, Kimberley, 8345. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 9084 Kimberley 8345.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dr Ep Lekhela Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
461 Mosmamo Street, Retswelele, Kimberley, 8345
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 9084 Kimberley 8345
Phone
+27 84 252 0970Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300015406
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.