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Ratlhahana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pankop, Pankop, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Ratlhahana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pankop. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.9% pass rate.

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Located in Pankop, Ratlhahana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

380
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ratlhahana 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 Ratlhahana 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 96 learners from Ratlhahana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231268970.6%
2024676394.0%
2025969497.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231773.9%
Mathematical Literacy454497.8%
Physical Sciences231982.6%
Life Sciences402767.5%
Accounting11872.7%
Business Studies181794.4%
Economics1111100.0%
Geography504896.0%
History343294.1%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Ratlhahana Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratlhahana Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 380; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 97.9%).
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 380; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 380; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratlhahana Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Pankop

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

  • Phopolo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratlhahana Secondary School, at 489 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Maloka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratlhahana Secondary School, at 416 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mocha Primary School is a similar size to Ratlhahana Secondary School, with 323 learners against 380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Masobye Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 176 learners against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mantlole Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 167 learners against Ratlhahana Secondary School's 380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratlhahana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
No. 1 Itsoseng Section, Pankop, Hammanskraal, 414
Postal
Po Box 311 Pankop Hammanskraal 0414
Telephone
082 200 6633
EMIS number
800019174

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratlhahana 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 Ratlhahana Secondary School directly, on 082 200 6633, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratlhahana 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 Ratlhahana Secondary School the best school in Pankop?
Ratlhahana Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 97.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Pankop besides Ratlhahana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Pankop, including Phopolo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ratlhahana Secondary School?
Ratlhahana Secondary School reported 380 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Ratlhahana Secondary School?
Yes, Ratlhahana 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 Ratlhahana Secondary School's matric results like?
Ratlhahana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. That's up from 70.6% in 2023.
Is Ratlhahana Secondary School a public or private school?
Ratlhahana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratlhahana Secondary School?
You can call 082 200 6633. It is located at No. 1 Itsoseng Section, Pankop, Hammanskraal, 414.
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