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Rama Secondary School

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

Welcome to Rama Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kgapane. Its last matric group achieved a 90% pass rate.

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Rama Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kgapane. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

362
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rama 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

In 2025, 50 matric candidates from Rama Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023464087.0%
20243131100.0%
2025504590.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rama Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161487.5%
Mathematical Literacy1515100.0%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences3131100.0%
Geography3131100.0%
History1616100.0%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Rama Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Rama Secondary School's 362; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Rama Secondary School's 90%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Rama Secondary School's 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rama Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 362; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Rama Secondary School's 90%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Rama Secondary School's 362; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Rama Secondary School's 90%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Rama Secondary School's 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kgapane

Zooming into Kgapane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rama Secondary School.

  • Senakwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rama Secondary School, 1,039 compared with 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshwi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 893 learners against Rama Secondary School's 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlhabeleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rama Secondary School, 571 compared with 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgolakaleleme Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rama Secondary School, at 470 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Rama Secondary School's 90%.
  • Femane Primary School is a similar size to Rama Secondary School, with 468 learners against 362; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Rama Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Rama 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
Lt Mahekgwe 362; Bolobedu;
Postal
P.o. Box 1066; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
071 196 6035
EMIS number
918510866

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rama 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 Rama Secondary School directly, on 071 196 6035, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rama 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 Rama Secondary School the best school in Kgapane?
On the numbers that are published, Rama Secondary School's 90% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGOLAKALELEME at 85.7%.
How many other schools are there in Kgapane besides Rama Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kgapane, including Senakwe.
How big are the classes at Rama Secondary School?
Rama Secondary School reported 362 learners and 11 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 Rama Secondary School?
No. Rama Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rama Secondary School's matric results like?
Rama Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87% since 2023.
Is Rama Secondary School a public or private school?
Rama Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rama Secondary School?
You can call 071 196 6035. It is located at Lt Mahekgwe 362; Bolobedu;.
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