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Patrick Ramaano Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nzhelele, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

In Nzhelele, Patrick Ramaano Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 98% pass rate.

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

Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nzhelele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

2,292
Learners
65
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Patrick Ramaano 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 351 learners from Patrick Ramaano Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332327585.1%
202426024995.8%
202535134498.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Patrick Ramaano Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12710784.3%
Mathematical Literacy13313299.2%
Physical Sciences1078983.2%
Life Sciences20219295.0%
Agricultural Sciences4848100.0%
Accounting474493.6%
Business Studies4747100.0%
Economics474391.5%
Geography21321098.6%
History585696.6%
English First Additional Language260260100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Patrick Ramaano Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, at 2,569 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, at 2,202 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98%.
  • Elim Secondary School is a similar size to Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, with 2,035 learners against 2,292; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is a similar size to Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, with 1,946 learners against 2,292; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.7% against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98%.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School is a similar size to Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, with 1,737 learners against 2,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Patrick Ramaano Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98%).

Nzhelele

Zooming into Nzhelele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, at 2,569 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98%.
  • Siloam Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,202 learners against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 2,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Patrick Ramaano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 862 learners against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 2,292; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98%.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School teaches fewer learners than Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, 772 compared with 2,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Patrick Ramaano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rabali Primary School teaches fewer learners than Patrick Ramaano Secondary School, 772 compared with 2,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Patrick Ramaano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Patrick Ramaano Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Patrick Ramaano Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ramavhoya Village
Postal
P.o. Box 207; Nzhelele993
Telephone
015 970 4421
EMIS number
928330923

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Patrick Ramaano 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 Patrick Ramaano Secondary School directly, on 015 970 4421, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Patrick Ramaano 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 Patrick Ramaano Secondary School the best school in Nzhelele?
On the numbers that are published, Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's 98% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DZATA at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Nzhelele besides Patrick Ramaano Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Patrick Ramaano Secondary School?
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School reported 2,292 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Patrick Ramaano Secondary School?
No. Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's matric results like?
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 85.1% in 2023.
Is Patrick Ramaano Secondary School a public or private school?
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Patrick Ramaano Secondary School?
You can call 015 970 4421. It is located at Ramavhoya Village.
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