Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Makhado, Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

789

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 122 learners from Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	86	79	91.9%
2024	113	107	94.7%
2025	122	114	93.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	55	48	87.3%
Mathematical Literacy	58	54	93.1%
Physical Sciences	51	47	92.2%
Life Sciences	51	49	96.1%
Agricultural Sciences	25	24	96.0%
Accounting	37	36	97.3%
Business Studies	37	37	100.0%
Economics	37	32	86.5%
Geography	76	70	92.1%
History	25	24	96.0%
English First Additional Language	113	113	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%).
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%.
Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%.
Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%).
Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%.

Makhado

Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%.
Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%.
Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%.
Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School for 2027

Because Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Maila Village
Postal: P.o. Box 4359; Munzhedzi
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 905332842

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Michael Denga Ramabulana 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 Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Michael Denga Ramabulana 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 Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School the best school in Makhado?

On the numbers that are published, Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's 93.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHIVHASE at 89.4%.

How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.

How big are the classes at Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School?

Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School reported 789 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School?

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

What are Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's matric results like?

Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.9% since 2023.

Is Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School a public or private school?

Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Michael Denga Ramabulana Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Maila Village.