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Ramphelane Secondary School

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

Ramphelane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sekhukhune. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.7% pass rate.

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

In Sekhukhune, Ramphelane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

897
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ramphelane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ramphelane Secondary School entered 136 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.7% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023675683.6%
2024817390.1%
202513612289.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ramphelane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics554174.5%
Mathematical Literacy262284.6%
Physical Sciences443681.8%
Life Sciences555294.5%
Agricultural Sciences343397.1%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics10880.0%
Geography3737100.0%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Ramphelane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ramphelane Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 897; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ramphelane Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Ramphelane Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Ramphelane Secondary School's 897; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ramphelane Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Ramphelane Secondary School's 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramphelane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramphelane Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramphelane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramphelane Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 897; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Ramphelane Secondary School's 89.7%.

Sekhukhune

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

  • Dihlabaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ramphelane Secondary School, 1,276 compared with 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramphelane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshehlwaneng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ramphelane Secondary School, at 1,157 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Ramphelane Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Makgane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ramphelane Secondary School, at 1,066 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramphelane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tibamoshito Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ramphelane Secondary School, at 1,059 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ramphelane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebase Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ramphelane Secondary School, at 801 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Ramphelane Secondary School's 89.7%).
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 Ramphelane Secondary School for 2027

Because Ramphelane 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
Manganeng; Sekhukhune;
Postal
P.o. Box 391; Sekhukhune1124
Telephone
013 260 8250
EMIS number
925661139

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ramphelane 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 Ramphelane Secondary School directly, on 013 260 8250, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ramphelane 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 Ramphelane Secondary School the best school in Sekhukhune?
On the numbers that are published, Ramphelane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than SEBASE's 91%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sekhukhune besides Ramphelane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sekhukhune, including Dihlabaneng.
How big are the classes at Ramphelane Secondary School?
Ramphelane Secondary School reported 897 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Ramphelane Secondary School?
No. Ramphelane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ramphelane Secondary School's matric results like?
Ramphelane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 83.6% in 2023.
Is Ramphelane Secondary School a public or private school?
Ramphelane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ramphelane Secondary School?
You can call 013 260 8250. It is located at Manganeng; Sekhukhune;.
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