Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a public secondary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

School Of Focus Learning

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation 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 Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 238 learners from Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation who wrote matric in 2025, 84.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	254	234	92.1%
2024	253	241	95.3%
2025	238	201	84.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	88	79	89.8%
Mathematical Literacy	165	157	95.2%
Physical Sciences	86	77	89.5%
Life Sciences	141	130	92.2%
Accounting	49	47	95.9%
Business Studies	162	151	93.2%
Economics	38	25	65.8%
Geography	149	143	96.0%
English First Additional Language	253	253	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches around 2,404 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
High School Waterkloof teaches around 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation's 84.5%.
Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches around 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation's 84.5%.
Legora Primary School teaches around 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Nellmapius Primary School teaches around 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches around 2,668 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches around 2,404 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Sekampaneng Primary School teaches around 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Bagale Primary School teaches around 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
High School Waterkloof teaches around 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation's 84.5%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation for 2027

Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 19558, Maseko Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal: 79197 Rethabile 0122
Telephone: 012 815 8444
EMIS number: 700221044

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation?

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 Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation directly, on 012 815 8444, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation?

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 Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation the best school in Pretoria?

On the numbers that are published, Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation's matric pass rate of 84.5% 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 Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.

How big are the classes at Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation?

Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.

Do you pay school fees at Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation?

Yes, Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation 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 Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation's matric results like?

Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's down from 92.1% in 2023.

Is Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation a public or private school?

Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation?

You can call 012 815 8444. It is located at 19558, Maseko Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria.