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Ratanda Secondary School

Public secondary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Ratanda Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Heidelberg. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.9% pass rate.

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

In Heidelberg, Ratanda Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,592
Learners
53
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ratanda Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ratanda Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 170 learners from Ratanda Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318113172.4%
202424516466.9%
202517014685.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics512345.1%
Mathematical Literacy19413670.1%
Physical Sciences492653.1%
Life Sciences1388561.6%
Accounting231669.6%
Business Studies393384.6%
Economics391435.9%
Geography20615876.7%
History15712881.5%
English First Additional Language245245100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng East district with Ratanda Secondary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is a similar size to Ratanda Secondary School, with 2,125 learners against 1,592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is a similar size to Ratanda Secondary School, with 1,832 learners against 1,592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is a similar size to Ratanda Secondary School, with 1,659 learners against 1,592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Ratanda Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,592; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Ratanda Secondary School's 85.9%.

Heidelberg

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

  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Secondary School, at 1,203 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Ratanda Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Sithokomele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Secondary School, at 1,194 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is a similar size to Ratanda Secondary School, with 1,162 learners against 1,592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School is a similar size to Ratanda Secondary School, with 1,154 learners against 1,592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratanda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanya-Lesedi Sports School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Secondary School, at 1,122 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Ratanda Secondary School's 85.9%.
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 Ratanda Secondary School for 2027

Because Ratanda Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1184, Ndhlovu Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
1027 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone
016 989 1097
EMIS number
700341149

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratanda 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 Ratanda Secondary School directly, on 016 989 1097, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratanda 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 Ratanda Secondary School the best school in Heidelberg?
On the numbers that are published, Ratanda Secondary School's 85.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGORO YA THUTO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 83%.
How many other schools are there in Heidelberg besides Ratanda Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ratanda Secondary School?
Ratanda Secondary School reported 1,592 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ratanda Secondary School?
Yes, Ratanda Secondary 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 Ratanda Secondary School's matric results like?
Ratanda Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.9%, in 2025. That's up from 72.4% in 2023.
Is Ratanda Secondary School a public or private school?
Ratanda Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratanda Secondary School?
You can call 016 989 1097. It is located at 1184, Ndhlovu Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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