The unique South African school with a village-style campus at the foot of the Phokeng mountains
Lebone II College of the Royal Bafokeng is a unique independent school that combines world-class facilities with Setswana culture and communal values.
The school was named after its founder, former Kgosi Mollwane Lebone Boikanyo Molotlegi, also known as Lebone II.
The school was established as the vision of Kgosi Lebone II and supported by his successor, Kgosi Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi.
“My brother, Kgosi Lebone II, and I shared a passion for the idea of bringing world-class educational facilities to Phokeng,” said Molotlegi.
“We wanted to build a school that would offer the best academic opportunities in the midst of natural African splendour, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.”
Lebone II College of the Royal Bafokeng was established in 1997 and enrolled its very first cohort of students that same year.
Under Molotlegi, the school moved to its new campus in 2012, and he continues to support the school and the development of educational opportunities.
“Lebone II is an African school with a royal heritage, grounded in Setswana culture and shaped by a consciousness of our African context,” the school states.
“It is in this spirit that we celebrate difference and are proud of a student and staff body that is truly diverse.”
Lebone II College said it aims to provide inspiration, education, and opportunities that positively influence the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
“Our learning environment is dynamic, innovative and creative. We equip our students with the skills, tools, and mindfulness,” it says.
It is a research-driven school where high-quality learning programmes are developed in line with international best practices.
Life at Lebone II College
Lebone II College has a strong focus on a well-rounded education, which includes academic, cultural activities, and sports.
The campus features a music facility, art studios, and an outdoor amphitheatre designed to mimic a traditional village layout for open-air performances.
Students can participate in traditional and modern ensembles, including the Marimba Band, Choir, Jazz Band, and Orchestra.
Art is part of the curriculum and co-curricular programs, providing students with opportunities in painting, sculpture, design, and multimedia visual arts.
Dramatic arts and theatrical productions are co-curricular activities, alongside dance genres such as ballet and hip-hop.
The Lebone II Arts Festival is the school’s annual centrepiece event that celebrates visual and performing arts.
It also emphasises athletic participation, physical development, and sportsmanship as part of its holistic approach to education.
The campus features on-site sports fields, court infrastructure, including netball and basketball, and swimming facilities.
Team sports include football, rugby, basketball, netball, hockey, and cricket, alongside individual sports like athletics, swimming, cross-country, and running.
Lebone II College matric results
Lebone II College achieved exceptional matric results last year, which included a 100% pass rate and 2.2 distinctions per learner.
82 Lebone students wrote the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, conducted by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).
All of them passed and achieved 179 subject distinctions, which equate to 2.2 distinctions per candidate.
The top learner at Lebone II College was Ayanda Mtshali, who achieved 8 distinctions and an overall average of 89.14%.
Waabo Ntshebe also achieved 8 distinctions, with an 86.71% average, and Thuo Pule achieved 7 distinctions, with an 87% overall average.
Lebone II College executive head, Melvin King, said that the upper school leadership team and the grade 12 teachers were to thank for this performance.
Lebone II College photos
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