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Radipitsi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Radipitsi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 37.5% pass rate.

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

In Polokwane, Radipitsi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

100
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Radipitsi Secondary School entered 8 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 37.5% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023111090.9%
20249555.6%
20258337.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Radipitsi Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy9555.6%
Accounting9333.3%
Business Studies9777.8%
Economics9444.4%
English First Additional Language99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Radipitsi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Radipitsi Secondary School's 100; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Radipitsi Secondary School's 37.5%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Radipitsi Secondary School's 100; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Radipitsi Secondary School's 37.5%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Radipitsi Secondary School's 100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radipitsi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Radipitsi Secondary School's 100; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Radipitsi Secondary School's 37.5%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipitsi Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 100; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Radipitsi Secondary School's 37.5%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipitsi Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 100; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Radipitsi Secondary School's 37.5%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Radipitsi Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 100; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Radipitsi Secondary School's 37.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipitsi Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radipitsi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipitsi Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radipitsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipitsi Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radipitsi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Radipitsi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Radipitsi 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
Stand No 10162
Postal
Po Box 1351
Telephone
071 320 5496
EMIS number
992202402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Radipitsi 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 Radipitsi Secondary School directly, on 071 320 5496, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Radipitsi 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 Radipitsi Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Radipitsi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 37.5% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Radipitsi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Radipitsi Secondary School?
Radipitsi Secondary School reported 100 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Radipitsi Secondary School?
No. Radipitsi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Radipitsi Secondary School's matric results like?
Radipitsi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 37.5%, in 2025. That's down from 90.9% in 2023.
Is Radipitsi Secondary School a public or private school?
Radipitsi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Radipitsi Secondary School?
You can call 071 320 5496. It is located at Stand No 10162.
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