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Raowele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mapela, Mapela, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Raowele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mapela. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

In Mapela, Raowele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

482
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 53 learners from Raowele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023636298.4%
2024565598.2%
20255353100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Raowele Secondary School offered results across 3 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171694.1%
Physical Sciences171588.2%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Raowele Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raowele Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raowele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Raowele Secondary School's 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raowele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Raowele Secondary School's 482; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Raowele Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Raowele Secondary School's 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raowele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raowele Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raowele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mapela

And within Mapela itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Phaladingoe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Raowele Secondary School, at 614 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Raowele Secondary School's 100%.
  • Matsogella Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Raowele Secondary School, 171 compared with 482; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.5% against Raowele Secondary School's 100%.
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 Raowele Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Raowele Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Rauwele Village
Postal
P/Bag X2403
Telephone
015 483 0022
EMIS number
991102204

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raowele 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 Raowele Secondary School directly, on 015 483 0022, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raowele 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 Raowele Secondary School the best school in Mapela?
On the numbers that are published, Raowele Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHALADINGOE at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Mapela besides Raowele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Mapela, including Phaladingoe.
How big are the classes at Raowele Secondary School?
Raowele Secondary School reported 482 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Raowele Secondary School?
No. Raowele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Raowele Secondary School's matric results like?
Raowele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.4% since 2023.
Is Raowele Secondary School a public or private school?
Raowele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raowele Secondary School?
You can call 015 483 0022. It is located at Rauwele Village.
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