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Ratang-Thuto Secondary School

Public secondary school · Postmasburg, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Ratang-Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school in Postmasburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.8%.

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

Located in Postmasburg, Ratang-Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,185
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ratang-Thuto Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Ratang-Thuto Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ratang-Thuto Secondary School entered 116 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231178774.4%
20241228771.3%
20251169682.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ratang-Thuto Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics35720.0%
Mathematical Literacy884450.0%
Physical Sciences331854.5%
Life Sciences331854.5%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies342882.4%
Economics19947.4%
Geography1068984.0%
History584984.5%
English First Additional Language12412399.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

5 other schools in Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district, for comparison against Ratang-Thuto Secondary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is a similar size to Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, with 1,526 learners against 1,185; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School is a similar size to Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, with 1,377 learners against 1,185; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, at 1,353 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Ratang-Thuto Secondary School's 82.8%.

Postmasburg

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

  • Assmang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Htt Bidi Memorial Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, at 1,324 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Postmasburg sits in roughly the same size range as Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, at 1,231 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Blinkklip Secondary School is a similar size to Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, with 1,101 learners against 1,185; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Ratang-Thuto Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Asmandia Primary School is a similar size to Ratang-Thuto Secondary School, with 887 learners against 1,185; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratang-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bidi And Bosh Street, Boichoko, Postmasburg, 8420
Postal
Po Box 572 Postmasburg 8420
Telephone
073 579 7503
EMIS number
300044404

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratang-Thuto 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 Ratang-Thuto Secondary School directly, on 073 579 7503, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratang-Thuto 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 Ratang-Thuto Secondary School the best school in Postmasburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ratang-Thuto Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than BLINKKLIP SEKONDÊRE SKOOL's 87.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Postmasburg besides Ratang-Thuto Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Postmasburg, including Assmang Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Ratang-Thuto Secondary School?
Ratang-Thuto Secondary School reported 1,185 learners and 37 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 Ratang-Thuto Secondary School?
Yes, Ratang-Thuto 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 Ratang-Thuto Secondary School's matric results like?
Ratang-Thuto Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's up from 74.4% in 2023.
Is Ratang-Thuto Secondary School a public or private school?
Ratang-Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratang-Thuto Secondary School?
You can call 073 579 7503. It is located at Bidi And Bosh Street, Boichoko, Postmasburg, 8420.
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