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Raphatlha Secondary School

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

Raphatlha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sefihlampyanavillage, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95%.

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

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

170
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 20 matric candidates from Raphatlha Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023311961.3%
2024211571.4%
2025201995.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Raphatlha Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6350.0%
Mathematical Literacy151386.7%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences211466.7%
Agricultural Sciences99100.0%
Geography161487.5%
History12650.0%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Raphatlha Secondary School's 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Raphatlha Secondary School's 95%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Raphatlha Secondary School's 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Raphatlha Secondary School's 95%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Raphatlha Secondary School's 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphatlha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Raphatlha Secondary School's 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Raphatlha Secondary School's 95%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphatlha Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Raphatlha Secondary School's 95%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphatlha Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Raphatlha Secondary School's 95%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Raphatlha Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 170; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Raphatlha Secondary School's 95%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphatlha Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphatlha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphatlha Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphatlha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphatlha Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphatlha 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 Raphatlha Secondary School for 2027

Because Raphatlha Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sefihlampyana Village
Postal
P.o. Box 56; Bochum
Telephone
082 531 4731
EMIS number
920211541

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raphatlha 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 Raphatlha Secondary School directly, on 082 531 4731, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raphatlha 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 Raphatlha Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Raphatlha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95% 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 Raphatlha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Raphatlha Secondary School?
Raphatlha Secondary School reported 170 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Raphatlha Secondary School?
No. Raphatlha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Raphatlha Secondary School's matric results like?
Raphatlha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. That's up from 61.3% in 2023.
Is Raphatlha Secondary School a public or private school?
Raphatlha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raphatlha Secondary School?
You can call 082 531 4731. It is located at Sefihlampyana Village.
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