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Rapetswa Secondary School

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

Rapetswa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Grootdraaivillage, Polokwane. 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 Rapetswa Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Grootdraaivillage, Polokwane, Rapetswa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

150
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rapetswa Secondary School entered 11 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231313100.0%
20241010100.0%
20251111100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Rapetswa Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Rapetswa Secondary School's 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.7% against Rapetswa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Rapetswa Secondary School's 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Rapetswa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Rapetswa Secondary School's 150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rapetswa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Rapetswa Secondary School's 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Rapetswa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapetswa Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Rapetswa Secondary School's 100%).

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapetswa Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Rapetswa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Rapetswa Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Rapetswa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapetswa Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rapetswa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapetswa Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rapetswa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapetswa Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rapetswa 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 Rapetswa Secondary School for 2027

Rapetswa 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
Grootdraai Village; Malikiring; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 2251 Bochum;
Telephone
99
EMIS number
920211534

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rapetswa 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 Rapetswa Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rapetswa 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 Rapetswa Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Rapetswa Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Rapetswa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Rapetswa Secondary School?
Rapetswa Secondary School reported 150 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Rapetswa Secondary School?
No. Rapetswa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rapetswa Secondary School's matric results like?
Rapetswa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Rapetswa Secondary School a public or private school?
Rapetswa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rapetswa Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Grootdraai Village; Malikiring; Bochum;.
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