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Ramotshinyadi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kamotshiyadi, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Kamotshiyadi, Tzaneen, Ramotshinyadi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88%.

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

Ramotshinyadi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kamotshiyadi, Tzaneen. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

627
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ramotshinyadi 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

Ramotshinyadi Secondary School entered 75 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201995.0%
202464052.0%
2025756688.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ramotshinyadi Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16850.0%
Mathematical Literacy484389.6%
Physical Sciences141285.7%
Life Sciences523363.5%
Agricultural Sciences181688.9%
Business Studies121191.7%
Economics121083.3%
Geography524280.8%
History322784.4%
English First Additional Language6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 88%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 88%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 88%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 88%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 627; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 88%.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School, 1,520 compared with 627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 627; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's 88%.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramotshinyadi Secondary School, 1,275 compared with 627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramotshinyadi 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 Ramotshinyadi Secondary School for 2027

Ramotshinyadi 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
Ramotshinyadi Village; P.o Gakgapane; Bolobedu;
Postal
P/Bag 769; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
082 846 2146
EMIS number
918510903

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramotshinyadi 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 Ramotshinyadi Secondary School directly, on 082 846 2146, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramotshinyadi 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 Ramotshinyadi Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88% is lower than MOTLOBONI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Ramotshinyadi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Ramotshinyadi Secondary School?
Ramotshinyadi Secondary School reported 627 learners and 19 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 Ramotshinyadi Secondary School?
No. Ramotshinyadi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's matric results like?
Ramotshinyadi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88%, in 2025. That's down from 95% in 2023.
Is Ramotshinyadi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ramotshinyadi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramotshinyadi Secondary School?
You can call 082 846 2146. It is located at Ramotshinyadi Village; P.o Gakgapane; Bolobedu;.
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