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Ramabolela Secondary School

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

In Kgapane, Ramabolela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ramabolela Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ramabolela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kgapane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

301
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ramabolela 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, 52 matric candidates from Ramabolela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023534686.8%
2024575291.2%
2025524790.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ramabolela Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201575.0%
Mathematical Literacy373697.3%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences575393.0%
Agricultural Sciences423481.0%
Geography575596.5%
English First Additional Language5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Ramabolela Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Ramabolela Secondary School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabolela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabolela Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 301; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Ramabolela Secondary School's 90.4%).
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Ramabolela Secondary School's 301; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Ramabolela Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Ramabolela Secondary School's 301; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ramabolela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ramabolela Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabolela Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 301; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Ramabolela Secondary School's 90.4%).

Kgapane

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

  • Senakwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabolela Secondary School, 1,039 compared with 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabolela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshwi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 893 learners against Ramabolela Secondary School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabolela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlhabeleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabolela Secondary School, 571 compared with 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabolela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgolakaleleme Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 470 learners against Ramabolela Secondary School's 301; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Ramabolela Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Femane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramabolela Secondary School, 468 compared with 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramabolela 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 Ramabolela Secondary School for 2027

Ramabolela 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
Ga _Moroko _Rampepe; Village; Block 16;
Postal
P.o. Box 4301; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
078 135 8779
EMIS number
918510873

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramabolela 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 Ramabolela Secondary School directly, on 078 135 8779, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramabolela 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 Ramabolela Secondary School the best school in Kgapane?
On the numbers that are published, Ramabolela Secondary School's 90.4% 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 Ramabolela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kgapane, including Senakwe.
How big are the classes at Ramabolela Secondary School?
Ramabolela Secondary School reported 301 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ramabolela Secondary School?
No. Ramabolela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ramabolela Secondary School's matric results like?
Ramabolela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 86.8% in 2023.
Is Ramabolela Secondary School a public or private school?
Ramabolela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramabolela Secondary School?
You can call 078 135 8779. It is located at Ga _Moroko _Rampepe; Village; Block 16;.
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