Lephai
Soekmekaar, Limpopo · Mopani East
About Lephai
As a public secondary school, Lephai provides education to learners in Soekmekaar, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mopani East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 510 learners were enrolled, taught by 17 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lephai is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Lephai is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Lephai 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Lephai reported a total enrollment of 510 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Lephai is situated in Soekmekaar (Soekmekaar), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Klipkraal No 4; Soekmekaar;810;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X1371; Soekmekaar.
Curriculum & Academics
Lephai is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lephai was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lephai 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Klipkraal No 4; Soekmekaar;810;
Soekmekaar, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X1371; Soekmekaar
Phone
+27 83 687 3210Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
919340364
Department of Basic Education
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.