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Ratsela Middle School

Public combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Rietpan, Swartfontein, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

In Rietpan, Swartfontein, Ratsela Middle School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.2%.

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

Ratsela Middle School is a public combined school serving families in and around Rietpan, Swartfontein. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

190
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ratsela Middle School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ratsela Middle School entered 24 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232020100.0%
20242323100.0%
2025241979.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ratsela Middle School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy242395.8%
Life Sciences232191.3%
Geography2323100.0%
History2323100.0%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Ratsela Middle School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Ratsela Middle School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Ratsela Middle School's 79.2%.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Ratsela Middle School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Ratsela Middle School, 1,479 compared with 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ratsela Middle School's 79.2%.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratsela Middle School, 1,377 compared with 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Ratsela Middle School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Swartfontein

Zooming into Swartfontein, here are 4 other schools to compare against Ratsela Middle School.

  • Mmajane High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 463 learners against Ratsela Middle School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.3% against Ratsela Middle School's 79.2%.
  • Mokgola Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 310 learners against Ratsela Middle School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rabotsile Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratsela Middle School, 297 compared with 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Letlhakane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratsela Middle School, 275 compared with 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratsela Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Ratsela Middle School for 2027

Ratsela Middle School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Diphetlho Section, Rietpan, Zeerust, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 284, Swartfontein, 2887
Telephone
078 484 8451
EMIS number
600101766

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratsela Middle 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 Ratsela Middle School directly, on 078 484 8451, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratsela Middle 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 Ratsela Middle School the best school in Swartfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Ratsela Middle School's matric pass rate of 79.2% is lower than MMAJANE HIGH SCHOOL's 87.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Swartfontein besides Ratsela Middle School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Swartfontein, including Mmajane High School.
How big are the classes at Ratsela Middle School?
Ratsela Middle School reported 190 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Ratsela Middle School?
No. Ratsela Middle School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ratsela Middle School's matric results like?
Ratsela Middle School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Ratsela Middle School a public or private school?
Ratsela Middle School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratsela Middle School?
You can call 078 484 8451. It is located at Diphetlho Section, Rietpan, Zeerust, 2747.
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