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Ratanang School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · To Be Updated, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

In To Be Updated, Polokwane, Ratanang School operates as a public school. The school's roll stands at roughly 301 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ratanang School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ratanang School is a public school serving families in and around To Be Updated, Polokwane.

301
Learners
21
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Ratanang School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ratanang School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang School, 1,801 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanang School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang School, 1,637 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanang School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang School, 1,466 compared with 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang School, 1,342 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanang School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Ratanang School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanang School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ratanang School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Ratanang School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanang School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Ratanang School's 301; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanang School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Ratanang School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Ratanang School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Ratanang School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanang School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ratanang School for 2027

Ratanang 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
Stand No 282, Bochum Township
Postal
Pbag X 5088, Bochum
Telephone
015 065 0633
EMIS number
904255723

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratanang 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 Ratanang School directly, on 015 065 0633, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratanang School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ratanang School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ratanang School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Ratanang School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ratanang School?
Ratanang School reported 301 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Ratanang School?
Yes, Ratanang School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ratanang School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ratanang School.
Is Ratanang School a public or private school?
Ratanang School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratanang School?
You can call 015 065 0633. It is located at Stand No 282, Bochum Township.
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