N.r.mandela Commercial Secondary School
Lerato, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About N.r.mandela Commercial Secondary School
N.r.mandela Commercial Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Lerato area of North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. For the 2025 academic year, 483 learners were enrolled, taught by 19 educators at a ratio of 25:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
N.r.mandela Commercial 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
As a Q2 institution, N.r.mandela Commercial 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
N.r.mandela Commercial 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, N.r.mandela Commercial Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 483 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
N.r.mandela Commercial Secondary School is situated in Lerato (Ikageleng Section), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Ikageleng Section, Dinokana, Zeerust, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 695, Lerato, 2880.
Curriculum & Academics
N.r.mandela Commercial Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a commercial curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
N.r.mandela Commercial Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at N.r.mandela Commercial 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
Ikageleng Section, Dinokana, Zeerust, 1747
Lerato, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 695, Lerato, 2880
Phone
+27 83 503 0982Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100843
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.