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Ratanang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Ratanang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Burgersfort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ratanang Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Burgersfort, Ratanang Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

677
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ratanang 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 84 learners from Ratanang Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696594.2%
20247676100.0%
20258484100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Ratanang Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 677; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ratanang Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.5% against Ratanang Secondary School's 100%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Ratanang Secondary School's 677; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Ratanang Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Ratanang Secondary School's 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Ratanang Secondary School's 100%).

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Ratanang Secondary School's 677; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Ratanang Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Ratanang Secondary School's 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanang Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Ratanang Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Ratanang Secondary School's 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Ratanang Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Ratanang Secondary School's 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Ratanang Secondary School's 100%.
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 Ratanang Secondary School for 2027

Ratanang 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
Ga-Selala; Twyfelaar; Driekop;
Postal
Box 1162; Burgersfort
Telephone
082 706 3406
EMIS number
925631237

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratanang 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 Ratanang Secondary School directly, on 082 706 3406, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratanang 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 Ratanang Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Ratanang Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ST THOMAS COLLEGE at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Ratanang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Ratanang Secondary School?
Ratanang Secondary School reported 677 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 48 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 Secondary School?
No. Ratanang Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ratanang Secondary School's matric results like?
Ratanang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.2% in 2023.
Is Ratanang Secondary School a public or private school?
Ratanang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratanang Secondary School?
You can call 082 706 3406. It is located at Ga-Selala; Twyfelaar; Driekop;.
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