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Radira Secondary School

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

In Gamonyebodivillage, Polokwane, Radira Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.9% pass rate.

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

Radira Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamonyebodivillage, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

383
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Radira Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 48 learners from Radira Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023454497.8%
20245151100.0%
2025484797.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Radira Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211257.1%
Mathematical Literacy3030100.0%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting282485.7%
Business Studies3030100.0%
Economics3636100.0%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Radira Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Radira Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 383; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Radira Secondary School's 97.9%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Radira Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 383; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Radira Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Radira Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 383; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radira Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Radira Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 383; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Radira Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Radira Secondary School's 383; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Radira Secondary School's 97.9%).

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Radira Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Radira Secondary School's 383; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Radira Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Radira Secondary School's 383; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Radira Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Radira Secondary School's 383; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radira Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Radira Secondary School's 383; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Radira Secondary School's 383; is a public primary school, a different phase than Radira Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Radira Secondary School for 2027

Because Radira 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
323; Lemonside; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 229; Bochum
Telephone
072 189 2473
EMIS number
920211435

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Radira 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 Radira Secondary School directly, on 072 189 2473, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Radira 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 Radira Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Radira Secondary School's 97.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Radira Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Radira Secondary School?
Radira Secondary School reported 383 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Radira Secondary School?
No. Radira Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Radira Secondary School's matric results like?
Radira Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Radira Secondary School a public or private school?
Radira Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Radira Secondary School?
You can call 072 189 2473. It is located at 323; Lemonside; Bochum;.
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