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Rampo Secondary School

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

Rampo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Matoks, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86%.

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

In Matoks, Polokwane, Rampo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

336
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rampo Secondary School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023372875.7%
2024363083.3%
2025433786.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rampo Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161487.5%
Mathematical Literacy201890.0%
Physical Sciences161593.8%
Life Sciences362466.7%
Accounting12975.0%
Geography242083.3%
History201680.0%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Rampo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Rampo Secondary School's 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Rampo Secondary School's 86%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Rampo Secondary School's 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Rampo Secondary School's 86%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Rampo Secondary School's 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rampo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Rampo Secondary School's 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Rampo Secondary School's 86%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rampo Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Rampo Secondary School's 86%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rampo Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Rampo Secondary School's 86%).
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Rampo Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 336; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Rampo Secondary School's 86%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rampo Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rampo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rampo Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rampo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rampo Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rampo 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 Rampo Secondary School for 2027

Rampo 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
Botlokwa Ha Machaka; P.o Dwarsriver;812;
Postal
P.o. Box 50; Banderlierkop
Telephone
082 890 0635
EMIS number
919340340

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rampo 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 Rampo Secondary School directly, on 082 890 0635, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rampo 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 Rampo Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Rampo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86% 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 Rampo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Rampo Secondary School?
Rampo Secondary School reported 336 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Rampo Secondary School?
No. Rampo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rampo Secondary School's matric results like?
Rampo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 75.7% in 2023.
Is Rampo Secondary School a public or private school?
Rampo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rampo Secondary School?
You can call 082 890 0635. It is located at Botlokwa Ha Machaka; P.o Dwarsriver;812;.
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