Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Thohoyandou. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

151

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 20 matric candidates from Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	34	19	55.9%
2024	31	26	83.9%
2025	20	17	85.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	11	8	72.7%
Mathematical Literacy	20	20	100.0%
Physical Sciences	11	7	63.6%
Life Sciences	31	25	80.6%
Agricultural Sciences	20	18	90.0%
Accounting	10	8	80.0%
Geography	21	19	90.5%
English First Additional Language	31	31	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.
Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.
Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; is a public combined school, a different phase than Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.
Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.
Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.

Thohoyandou

Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; is a public combined school, a different phase than Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.
Azwifarwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,153 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.
Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,667 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; is a public primary school, a different phase than Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mphalaleni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,390 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.
Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,374 learners against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's 85%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School for 2027

Johannes Ramavhoya 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: Khakhanwa; Mulenze;
Postal: P.o. Box 139;Thohoyandou
Telephone: 083 455 2777
EMIS number: 911361895

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Johannes Ramavhoya 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 Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School directly, on 083 455 2777, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School the best school in Thohoyandou?

On the numbers that are published, Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than AZWIFARWI's 99%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Thohoyandou besides Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.

How big are the classes at Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School?

Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School reported 151 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School?

No. Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's matric results like?

Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. That's up from 55.9% in 2023.

Is Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School a public or private school?

Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Johannes Ramavhoya Secondary School?

You can call 083 455 2777. It is located at Khakhanwa; Mulenze;.