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Raluombe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mashamba, Mashamba, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Raluombe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mashamba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Raluombe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mashamba, Raluombe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

173
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 32 learners from Raluombe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023251144.0%
2024201680.0%
2025322475.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Raluombe Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Raluombe Secondary School's 75%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Raluombe Secondary School's 75%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raluombe Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Raluombe Secondary School's 75%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Raluombe Secondary School's 75%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Raluombe Secondary School's 75%.

Mashamba

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

  • Tshiitwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Raluombe Secondary School's 75%.
  • Mashamba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raluombe Secondary School, 766 compared with 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raluombe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lotsha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 563 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raluombe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshikhuthula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 516 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.4% against Raluombe Secondary School's 75%.
  • Mawela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 329 learners against Raluombe Secondary School's 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raluombe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Raluombe Secondary School for 2027

Raluombe Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mashamba Vllage; Tshitale District;
Postal
P/Bag 2003; Mashamba942
Telephone
015 873 1829
EMIS number
931520276

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raluombe 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 Raluombe Secondary School directly, on 015 873 1829, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raluombe 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 Raluombe Secondary School the best school in Mashamba?
On the numbers that are published, Raluombe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75% is lower than TSHIITWA's 97.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mashamba besides Raluombe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashamba, including Tshiitwa.
How big are the classes at Raluombe Secondary School?
Raluombe Secondary School reported 173 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Raluombe Secondary School?
No. Raluombe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Raluombe Secondary School's matric results like?
Raluombe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. That's up from 44% in 2023.
Is Raluombe Secondary School a public or private school?
Raluombe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raluombe Secondary School?
You can call 015 873 1829. It is located at Mashamba Vllage; Tshitale District;.
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