Ralebitso Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ralebitso Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ralebitso Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matatiele. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

287

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ralebitso Senior 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

Ralebitso Senior Secondary School entered 48 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	41	35	85.4%
2024	42	36	85.7%
2025	48	34	70.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ralebitso Senior Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	14	5	35.7%
Mathematical Literacy	29	27	93.1%
Physical Sciences	13	11	84.6%
Life Sciences	17	13	76.5%
Geography	41	32	78.0%
History	28	24	85.7%
English First Additional Language	43	43	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 70.8%.
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 287; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 70.8%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 70.8%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 70.8%.

Matatiele

Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 287; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School, 1,484 compared with 287; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School, 1,268 compared with 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.1% against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 70.8%.
Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralebitso Senior Secondary School, 1,209 compared with 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.3% against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 70.8%.
Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 287; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83% against Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's 70.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Ralebitso Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ralebitso Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Qhobosheaneng Administration Area, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal: P O Box 208, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone: 072 520 9680
EMIS number: 200501057

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ralebitso Senior 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 Ralebitso Senior Secondary School directly, on 072 520 9680, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Ralebitso Senior 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 Ralebitso Senior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?

On the numbers that are published, Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.8% is lower than SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 85.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Ralebitso Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Ralebitso Senior Secondary School?

Ralebitso Senior Secondary School reported 287 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Ralebitso Senior Secondary School?

No. Ralebitso Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Ralebitso Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.8%, in 2025. That's down from 85.4% in 2023.

Is Ralebitso Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Ralebitso Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ralebitso Senior Secondary School?

You can call 072 520 9680. It is located at Qhobosheaneng Administration Area, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.