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Ralekwalana Secondary School

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

Welcome to Ralekwalana Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Gamachabavillage, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.4%.

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Ralekwalana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamachabavillage, Polokwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

806
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ralekwalana 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

Ralekwalana Secondary School entered 86 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023907178.9%
2024635181.0%
2025867688.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ralekwalana Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics27933.3%
Mathematical Literacy362877.8%
Physical Sciences15960.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Accounting121191.7%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics483777.1%
Geography514690.2%
History363186.1%
English First Additional Language6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralekwalana Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 806; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralekwalana Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 806; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralekwalana Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 806; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ralekwalana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ralekwalana Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 806; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 88.4%).
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 806; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 88.4%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 806; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 88.4%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 806; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 806; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ralekwalana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 806; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ralekwalana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Ralekwalana Secondary School's 806; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ralekwalana 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 Ralekwalana Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ralekwalana 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
Puraspan Village; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 1500; Bochum
Telephone
083 790 6294
EMIS number
904211442

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ralekwalana 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 Ralekwalana Secondary School directly, on 083 790 6294, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ralekwalana 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 Ralekwalana Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ralekwalana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.4% 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 Ralekwalana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ralekwalana Secondary School?
Ralekwalana Secondary School reported 806 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Ralekwalana Secondary School?
No. Ralekwalana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ralekwalana Secondary School's matric results like?
Ralekwalana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. That's up from 78.9% in 2023.
Is Ralekwalana Secondary School a public or private school?
Ralekwalana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ralekwalana Secondary School?
You can call 083 790 6294. It is located at Puraspan Village; Bochum;.
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