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Rantailane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (2 circuit)

Rantailane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.9%.

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

In Pretoria, Rantailane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,018
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rantailane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Rantailane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 105 learners from Rantailane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231048985.6%
202412910480.6%
20251058782.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rantailane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics441329.5%
Mathematical Literacy858094.1%
Physical Sciences392564.1%
Life Sciences392974.4%
Accounting181161.1%
Business Studies686291.2%
Economics684160.3%
Geography767092.1%
History2222100.0%
English First Additional Language129129100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane West district with Rantailane Secondary School.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rantailane Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Rantailane Secondary School's 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Rantailane Secondary School's 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Rantailane Secondary School's 1,018; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Rantailane Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Rantailane Secondary School, 2,012 compared with 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Rantailane Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Rantailane Secondary School's 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rantailane Secondary School's 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rantailane Secondary School, 2,226 compared with 1,018; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantailane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Rantailane Secondary School's 1,018; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Rantailane Secondary School's 82.9%.
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 Rantailane Secondary School for 2027

Because Rantailane Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
5799, Zone 4, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X1003 Ga-Rankuwa 0208
Telephone
012 023 2234
EMIS number
700911749

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rantailane 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 Rantailane Secondary School directly, on 012 023 2234, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rantailane 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 Rantailane Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Rantailane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.9% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Rantailane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Rantailane Secondary School?
Rantailane Secondary School reported 1,018 learners and 31 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 Rantailane Secondary School?
Yes, Rantailane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Rantailane Secondary School's matric results like?
Rantailane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.6% since 2023.
Is Rantailane Secondary School a public or private school?
Rantailane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rantailane Secondary School?
You can call 012 023 2234. It is located at 5799, Zone 4, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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