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Raphurele Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Wilgeval, Mogwase, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Raphurele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Wilgeval, Mogwase. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.1%.

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

In Wilgeval, Mogwase, Raphurele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

768
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Raphurele 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 101 learners from Raphurele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023837691.6%
20241149280.7%
20251019089.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Raphurele Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272385.2%
Mathematical Literacy876271.3%
Physical Sciences262492.3%
Life Sciences262180.8%
Accounting241145.8%
Business Studies242187.5%
Economics2424100.0%
Geography907280.0%
History645484.4%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Raphurele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Raphurele Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphurele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Raphurele Secondary School's 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against Raphurele Secondary School's 89.1%).
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Raphurele Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Raphurele Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Raphurele Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphurele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphurele Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Raphurele Secondary School's 89.1%.

Mogwase

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

  • Madutle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphurele Secondary School, 1,252 compared with 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphurele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshwaraodire Primary School is a similar size to Raphurele Secondary School, with 1,056 learners against 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphurele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jm Ntsime Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Raphurele Secondary School, at 1,024 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Raphurele Secondary School's 89.1%).
  • Holy Family Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Raphurele Secondary School, at 836 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphurele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dinkwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Raphurele Secondary School, at 797 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raphurele 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 Raphurele Secondary School for 2027

Raphurele Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
767 A Welgeval, Saulspoort, Saulspoort, Mogwase, 3747
Postal
Private Bag X1042, Mogwase, 0314
Telephone
082 339 3353
EMIS number
600101755

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raphurele 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 Raphurele Secondary School directly, on 082 339 3353, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raphurele 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 Raphurele Secondary School the best school in Mogwase?
On the numbers that are published, Raphurele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.1% is lower than JM Ntsime Secondary School's 89.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mogwase besides Raphurele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogwase, including Madutle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Raphurele Secondary School?
Raphurele Secondary School reported 768 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Raphurele Secondary School?
No. Raphurele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Raphurele Secondary School's matric results like?
Raphurele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.6% since 2023.
Is Raphurele Secondary School a public or private school?
Raphurele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raphurele Secondary School?
You can call 082 339 3353. It is located at 767 A Welgeval, Saulspoort, Saulspoort, Mogwase, 3747.
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