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Rantsane S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mmakoane, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (9 circuit)

Rantsane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mmakoane, Phuthaditjhaba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.3%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Rantsane S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mmakoane, Phuthaditjhaba, Rantsane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

760
Learners
40
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rantsane S/S Secondary School entered 222 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316516499.4%
2024121121100.0%
202522219688.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rantsane S/S Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics876372.4%
Mathematical Literacy343397.1%
Physical Sciences815871.6%
Life Sciences766686.8%
Accounting1129786.6%
Business Studies120120100.0%
Geography12312299.2%
English First Additional Language123123100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Rantsane S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 760; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 88.3%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 760; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rantsane S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 760; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 760; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 88.3%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rantsane S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 760; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

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

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 760; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 760; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Rantsane S/S Secondary School's 88.3%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rantsane S/S Secondary School, 1,426 compared with 760; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rantsane S/S Secondary School, 1,417 compared with 760; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rantsane S/S Secondary School, 1,375 compared with 760; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rantsane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
955 Molapo, Mmakoane, Mmakoane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal
Po Box 56491, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
EMIS number
445105157

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rantsane S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Rantsane S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Rantsane S/S 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 Rantsane S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Rantsane S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.3% is lower than BLUEGUMBOSCH S/S's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Rantsane S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Rantsane S/S Secondary School?
Rantsane S/S Secondary School reported 760 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Rantsane S/S Secondary School?
No. Rantsane S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rantsane S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Rantsane S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.3%, in 2025. That's down from 99.4% in 2023.
Is Rantsane S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Rantsane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rantsane S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 955 Molapo, Mmakoane, Mmakoane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
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