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Rasema Secondary School

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

Rasema Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matoks, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.5% pass rate.

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Located in Matoks, Polokwane, Rasema Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

474
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Rasema 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, 55 matric candidates from Rasema Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023815770.4%
2024423992.9%
2025555294.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rasema Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291655.2%
Mathematical Literacy131184.6%
Physical Sciences151493.3%
Life Sciences161487.5%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies2727100.0%
Economics262388.5%
Geography282589.3%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Rasema Secondary School's 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Rasema Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Rasema Secondary School's 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Rasema Secondary School's 94.5%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Rasema Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rasema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Rasema Secondary School's 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Rasema Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rasema Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Rasema Secondary School's 94.5%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rasema Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Rasema Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Rasema Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 474; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Rasema Secondary School's 94.5%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rasema Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rasema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rasema Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rasema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rasema Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rasema 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 Rasema Secondary School for 2027

Because Rasema 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
Ramatjowe Village; Botlokwa; Ga-Machaka;
Postal
P.o. Box 1255; Dwarsriver
Telephone
015 527 1709
EMIS number
919341152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rasema 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 Rasema Secondary School directly, on 015 527 1709, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rasema 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 Rasema Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Rasema Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.5% 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 Rasema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Rasema Secondary School?
Rasema Secondary School reported 474 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Rasema Secondary School?
No. Rasema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rasema Secondary School's matric results like?
Rasema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.5%, in 2025. That's up from 70.4% in 2023.
Is Rasema Secondary School a public or private school?
Rasema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rasema Secondary School?
You can call 015 527 1709. It is located at Ramatjowe Village; Botlokwa; Ga-Machaka;.
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