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E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mahwelerengzoneb, Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mahwelerengzoneb, Mahwelereng. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mahwelerengzoneb, Mahwelereng, E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

603
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School entered 78 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023836578.3%
2024594678.0%
2025786988.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17952.9%
Mathematical Literacy423583.3%
Physical Sciences171376.5%
Life Sciences493163.3%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics151493.3%
Geography443375.0%
English First Additional Language5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 603; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 603; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 603; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 603; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 603; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

And within Mahwelereng itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 603; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 603; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Kgatabela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School, 1,164 compared with 603; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,138 learners against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 603; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 603; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's 88.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School for 2027

E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
119 Zone 2, Mahwelereng
Postal
P/Bag X624; Mahwelereng
Telephone
015 483 1105
EMIS number
921120164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School directly, on 015 483 1105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
On the numbers that are published, E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than EBENEZER's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School?
E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School reported 603 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School?
No. E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's matric results like?
E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 78.3% in 2023.
Is E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School a public or private school?
E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact E.d.l. Rampola Secondary School?
You can call 015 483 1105. It is located at 119 Zone 2, Mahwelereng.
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