Lerome Secondary School
Lerome, North West · Bojanala
About Lerome Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lerome Secondary School 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, Lerome Secondary School 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
Lerome 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Lerome Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,047 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Lerome Secondary School is situated in Lerome (Leruleng Section), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Moses Kotane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No.40363, Lerome Village, Lerome, 0318. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 488, Lerome, 0318.
Curriculum & Academics
Lerome Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lerome Secondary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by mine.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lerome 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No.40363, Lerome Village, Lerome, 0318
Lerome, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 488, Lerome, 0318
Phone
+27 78 827 0363Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100867
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.