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Ratshepo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (4 circuit)

In Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Ratshepo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.6%.

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

Ratshepo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Hammanskraal, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,452
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ratshepo Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ratshepo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 264 learners from Ratshepo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320318490.6%
202413112595.4%
202526425596.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ratshepo Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics443272.7%
Mathematical Literacy877990.8%
Physical Sciences383592.1%
Life Sciences474697.9%
Agricultural Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting443477.3%
Business Studies474493.6%
Economics222090.9%
Geography424095.2%
History373594.6%
English First Additional Language131131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Ratshepo Secondary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratshepo Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratshepo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratshepo Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratshepo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratshepo Secondary School, at 1,692 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Ratshepo Secondary School's 96.6%).
  • High School Montana sits in roughly the same size range as Ratshepo Secondary School, at 1,683 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Ratshepo Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratshepo Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Ratshepo Secondary School's 96.6%).

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ratshepo Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Ratshepo Secondary School's 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratshepo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratshepo Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratshepo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratshepo Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratshepo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Ratshepo Secondary School's 1,452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ratshepo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Ratshepo Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ratshepo Secondary School's 96.6%.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ratshepo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ratshepo Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2026, Manyeleti Section, Temba, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Postal
Private Bag X1001 Temba 0407
Telephone
061 422 5245
EMIS number
700911767

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratshepo 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 Ratshepo Secondary School directly, on 061 422 5245, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratshepo Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ratshepo Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Ratshepo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.6% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Ratshepo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Ratshepo Secondary School?
Ratshepo Secondary School reported 1,452 learners and 45 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 Ratshepo Secondary School?
Yes, Ratshepo 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 Ratshepo Secondary School's matric results like?
Ratshepo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. That's up from 90.6% in 2023.
Is Ratshepo Secondary School a public or private school?
Ratshepo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratshepo Secondary School?
You can call 061 422 5245. It is located at 2026, Manyeleti Section, Temba, Hammanskraal, Pretoria.
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