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Ramabele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mogoto, Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ramabele Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mogoto, Zebediela. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.8%.

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Ramabele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mogoto, Zebediela. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

333
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ramabele 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

Ramabele Secondary School entered 33 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023282485.7%
2024161487.5%
2025332781.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Ramabele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Ramabele Secondary School's 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ramabele Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Ramabele Secondary School's 333; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ramabele Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Ramabele Secondary School's 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Ramabele Secondary School's 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Ramabele Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Ramabele Secondary School's 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zebediela

Zooming into Zebediela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ramabele Secondary School.

  • Mack Semeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Ramabele Secondary School's 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Ramabele Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Sekutupu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabele Secondary School, 1,020 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Chita Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabele Secondary School, 933 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ramabele Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Mashigoana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabele Secondary School, 883 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramakgotho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 860 learners against Ramabele Secondary School's 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Ramabele Secondary School for 2027

Ramabele 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
Mogoto Village; Zebediela;
Postal
P/Bag 525; Koringpunt
Telephone
015 642 4196
EMIS number
921230580

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramabele 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 Ramabele Secondary School directly, on 015 642 4196, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramabele 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 Ramabele Secondary School the best school in Zebediela?
On the numbers that are published, Ramabele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.8% is lower than CHITA KEKANA's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zebediela besides Ramabele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zebediela, including Mack Semeka.
How big are the classes at Ramabele Secondary School?
Ramabele Secondary School reported 333 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Ramabele Secondary School?
No. Ramabele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ramabele Secondary School's matric results like?
Ramabele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.8%, in 2025. That's down from 85.7% in 2023.
Is Ramabele Secondary School a public or private school?
Ramabele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramabele Secondary School?
You can call 015 642 4196. It is located at Mogoto Village; Zebediela;.
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