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Ripambeta Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mhingavillage, Mhinga Muthathi, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Ripambeta Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mhingavillage, Mhinga Muthathi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 77.8%.

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

Located in Mhingavillage, Mhinga Muthathi, Ripambeta Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,031
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ripambeta Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 45 learners from Ripambeta Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314810772.3%
20241226956.6%
2025453577.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ripambeta Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151173.3%
Mathematical Literacy1087569.4%
Physical Sciences15960.0%
Life Sciences151386.7%
Agricultural Sciences572340.4%
Accounting251456.0%
Business Studies251872.0%
Economics251352.0%
Geography984545.9%
History834351.8%
English First Additional Language12212098.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Ripambeta Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ripambeta Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 1,031; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ripambeta Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ripambeta Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 1,031; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Ripambeta Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ripambeta Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 1,031; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ripambeta Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ripambeta Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Ripambeta Secondary School's 1,031; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Ripambeta Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Ripambeta Secondary School's 1,031; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Ripambeta Secondary School's 77.8%.

Mhinga Muthathi

And within Mhinga Muthathi itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Joseph Rhangani Secondary School is a similar size to Ripambeta Secondary School, with 729 learners against 1,031; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Ripambeta Secondary School's 77.8%.
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 Ripambeta Secondary School for 2027

Because Ripambeta Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mhinga Ward A; Zone 3; Muthathi;
Postal
P/Bag 1153; Muthathi
Telephone
015 853 0505
EMIS number
911360924

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ripambeta 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 Ripambeta Secondary School directly, on 015 853 0505, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ripambeta 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 Ripambeta Secondary School the best school in Mhinga Muthathi?
On the numbers that are published, Ripambeta Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.8% is lower than JOSEPH RHANGANI's 95.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mhinga Muthathi besides Ripambeta Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Mhinga Muthathi, including Joseph Rhangani.
How big are the classes at Ripambeta Secondary School?
Ripambeta Secondary School reported 1,031 learners and 28 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 Ripambeta Secondary School?
No. Ripambeta Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ripambeta Secondary School's matric results like?
Ripambeta Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.8%, in 2025. That's up from 72.3% in 2023.
Is Ripambeta Secondary School a public or private school?
Ripambeta Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ripambeta Secondary School?
You can call 015 853 0505. It is located at Mhinga Ward A; Zone 3; Muthathi;.
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