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Ramatema Secondary School

Public secondary school · Wuppertoe, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Ramatema Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Wuppertoe, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.2%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ramatema Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Wuppertoe, Polokwane, Ramatema Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

175
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 37 matric candidates from Ramatema Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023392564.1%
2024413175.6%
2025373389.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Ramatema Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Ramatema Secondary School's 175; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Ramatema Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Ramatema Secondary School's 175; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Ramatema Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Ramatema Secondary School's 175; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Ramatema Secondary School's 175; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Ramatema Secondary School's 89.2%).
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatema Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 175; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Ramatema Secondary School's 89.2%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatema Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 175; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ramatema Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Ramatema Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ramatema Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatema Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 175; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatema Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 175; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatema Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 175; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatema 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 Ramatema Secondary School for 2027

Because Ramatema 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
Wupertoe; Ga-Rammutla;
Postal
P.o. Box 56; Bochum
Telephone
072 961 7357
EMIS number
920211473

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramatema 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 Ramatema Secondary School directly, on 072 961 7357, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramatema 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 Ramatema Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ramatema Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.2% 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 Ramatema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ramatema Secondary School?
Ramatema Secondary School reported 175 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Ramatema Secondary School?
No. Ramatema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ramatema Secondary School's matric results like?
Ramatema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.2%, in 2025. That's up from 64.1% in 2023.
Is Ramatema Secondary School a public or private school?
Ramatema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramatema Secondary School?
You can call 072 961 7357. It is located at Wupertoe; Ga-Rammutla;.
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