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Rakgolokwana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Trichardtsdal, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Rakgolokwana Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Trichardtsdal. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.5% pass rate.

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

In Trichardtsdal, Rakgolokwana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,060
Learners
32
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Rakgolokwana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 113 matric candidates from Rakgolokwana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231039087.4%
202413410981.3%
202511310088.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rakgolokwana Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372978.4%
Mathematical Literacy978587.6%
Physical Sciences373286.5%
Life Sciences1199075.6%
Agricultural Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting55100.0%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography1169783.6%
History826174.4%
English First Additional Language134134100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Rakgolokwana Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakgolokwana Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 1,060; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Rakgolokwana Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakgolokwana Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 1,060; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgolokwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Rakgolokwana Secondary School's 1,060; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Rakgolokwana Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakgolokwana Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 1,060; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Rakgolokwana Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakgolokwana Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 1,060; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgolokwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Trichardtsdal

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

  • Seagotle Secondary School is a similar size to Rakgolokwana Secondary School, with 1,245 learners against 1,060, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgwahleng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rakgolokwana Secondary School, at 977 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.2% against Rakgolokwana Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Kgwana Secondary School is a similar size to Rakgolokwana Secondary School, with 940 learners against 1,060; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.6% against Rakgolokwana Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Mahupje Primary School is a similar size to Rakgolokwana Secondary School, with 754 learners against 1,060; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgolokwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshangwane Primary School is a similar size to Rakgolokwana Secondary School, with 749 learners against 1,060; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rakgolokwana 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 Rakgolokwana Secondary School for 2027

Because Rakgolokwana 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
Enable Village; Trichardtsdal; 454 Enable;
Postal
P.o. Box 172; Trichardstal
Telephone
015 383 2195
EMIS number
926540379

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rakgolokwana 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 Rakgolokwana Secondary School directly, on 015 383 2195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rakgolokwana 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 Rakgolokwana Secondary School the best school in Trichardtsdal?
On the numbers that are published, Rakgolokwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than KGWANA's 91.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Trichardtsdal besides Rakgolokwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Trichardtsdal, including Seagotle.
How big are the classes at Rakgolokwana Secondary School?
Rakgolokwana Secondary School reported 1,060 learners and 32 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 Rakgolokwana Secondary School?
No. Rakgolokwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rakgolokwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Rakgolokwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.4% since 2023.
Is Rakgolokwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Rakgolokwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rakgolokwana Secondary School?
You can call 015 383 2195. It is located at Enable Village; Trichardtsdal; 454 Enable;.
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