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Ramakanyane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mankweng, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Ramakanyane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mankweng, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 93.1% pass rate.

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Located in Mankweng, Polokwane, Ramakanyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

195
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ramakanyane Secondary School entered 29 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.1% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023363083.3%
20242121100.0%
2025292793.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ramakanyane Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics88100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences211990.5%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Geography2121100.0%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Ramakanyane Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 195; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ramakanyane Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 195; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ramakanyane Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 195; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Ramakanyane Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramakanyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 195; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ramakanyane Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 195; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ramakanyane Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramakanyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramakanyane Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Ramakanyane Secondary School for 2027

Because Ramakanyane Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga-Mojapelo, Mankweng Area
Postal
P.o. Box 593; Polokwane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923241221

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramakanyane 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 Ramakanyane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramakanyane 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 Ramakanyane Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ramakanyane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.1% 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 Ramakanyane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ramakanyane Secondary School?
Ramakanyane Secondary School reported 195 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Ramakanyane Secondary School?
No. Ramakanyane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ramakanyane Secondary School's matric results like?
Ramakanyane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 83.3% in 2023.
Is Ramakanyane Secondary School a public or private school?
Ramakanyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramakanyane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga-Mojapelo, Mankweng Area.
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