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Ramatu High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Dinokana, Dinokana, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Ramatu High School is a public secondary school in Dinokana. Its last matric group achieved a 81.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ramatu High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Dinokana, Ramatu High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

922
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ramatu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ramatu High School entered 115 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316013584.4%
202415113790.7%
20251159481.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ramatu High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271866.7%
Mathematical Literacy1249778.2%
Physical Sciences272281.5%
Life Sciences726184.7%
Agricultural Sciences504692.0%
Business Studies797594.9%
Geography1019291.1%
English First Additional Language151151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Ramatu High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatu High School, 1,836 compared with 922; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Ramatu High School's 81.7%.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatu High School, 1,537 compared with 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Ramatu High School's 922; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ramatu High School's 81.7%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Ramatu High School's 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramatu High School, 1,347 compared with 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatu High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Dinokana

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

  • Ikalafeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ramatu High School, at 872 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Monnaamere Primary School is a similar size to Ramatu High School, with 869 learners against 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ntebogang Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 430 learners against Ramatu High School's 922; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Ramatu High School's 81.7%.
  • Moreotsile Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 311 learners against Ramatu High School's 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Gareosenye Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 251 learners against Ramatu High School's 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramatu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Ramatu High School for 2027

Because Ramatu High School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Goo-Ratsara Section, Dinokana, Zeerust, 6747
Postal
P.o.box 567, Dinokana, 2868
Telephone
083 843 3625
EMIS number
600101728

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramatu High 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 Ramatu High School directly, on 083 843 3625, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramatu High 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 Ramatu High School the best school in Dinokana?
On the numbers that are published, Ramatu High School's matric pass rate of 81.7% is lower than NTEBOGANG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dinokana besides Ramatu High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Dinokana, including Ikalafeng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ramatu High School?
Ramatu High School reported 922 learners and 28 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 Ramatu High School?
No. Ramatu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ramatu High School's matric results like?
Ramatu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.4% since 2023.
Is Ramatu High School a public or private school?
Ramatu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramatu High School?
You can call 083 843 3625. It is located at Goo-Ratsara Section, Dinokana, Zeerust, 6747.
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