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Refentse Secondary School

Public secondary school · North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Refentse Secondary School is a public secondary school in 99. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.8%.

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

Located in 99, Refentse Secondary School is a public secondary school.

845
Learners
23
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Refentse Secondary School is a fee-charging school. 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 Refentse 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 73 learners from Refentse Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023615386.9%
2024827996.3%
2025736791.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Refentse Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242187.5%
Mathematical Literacy595186.4%
Physical Sciences242291.7%
Life Sciences524790.4%
Geography313096.8%
English First Additional Language8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Refentse Secondary School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Refentse Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 845; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Refentse Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Refentse Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refentse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Refentse Secondary School's 845; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Refentse Secondary School's 91.8%).
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Refentse Secondary School's 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refentse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Refentse Secondary School, 1,347 compared with 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refentse 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Refentse Secondary School for 2027

Refentse Secondary 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

Telephone
99
EMIS number
600105469

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Refentse 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 Refentse Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Refentse 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 Refentse Secondary School the best school in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
On the numbers that are published, Refentse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.8% is lower than MORE HIGH SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ngaka Modiri Molema besides Refentse Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema.
How big are the classes at Refentse Secondary School?
Refentse Secondary School reported 845 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Refentse Secondary School?
Yes, Refentse 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 Refentse Secondary School's matric results like?
Refentse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. That's up from 86.9% in 2023.
Is Refentse Secondary School a public or private school?
Refentse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Refentse Secondary School?
You can call 99.