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Rutasetjhaba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

In Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Rutasetjhaba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.9% pass rate.

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

Rutasetjhaba Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Evaton, Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,571
Learners
50
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Rutasetjhaba 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 Rutasetjhaba Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 210 matric candidates from Rutasetjhaba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322521294.2%
202422021195.9%
202521019592.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rutasetjhaba Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics483675.0%
Mathematical Literacy18114479.6%
Physical Sciences452862.2%
Life Sciences454395.6%
Accounting191473.7%
Business Studies2828100.0%
Economics282485.7%
Geography645992.2%
History15414996.8%
English First Additional Language24023999.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Rutasetjhaba Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rutasetjhaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rutasetjhaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,571; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,571; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's 92.9%.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rutasetjhaba Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rutasetjhaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rutasetjhaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,571; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Rutasetjhaba Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,571; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's 92.9%.
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 Rutasetjhaba Secondary School for 2027

Because Rutasetjhaba Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
784, Corner Rabotapi And Moabi Street, Evaton North, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Po Box 277 Residensia 1981
Telephone
016 583 0820
EMIS number
700321398

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rutasetjhaba 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 Rutasetjhaba Secondary School directly, on 016 583 0820, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rutasetjhaba 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 Rutasetjhaba Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Rutasetjhaba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Rutasetjhaba Secondary School?
Rutasetjhaba Secondary School reported 1,571 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Rutasetjhaba Secondary School?
Yes, Rutasetjhaba 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 Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's matric results like?
Rutasetjhaba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.2% since 2023.
Is Rutasetjhaba Secondary School a public or private school?
Rutasetjhaba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rutasetjhaba Secondary School?
You can call 016 583 0820. It is located at 784, Corner Rabotapi And Moabi Street, Evaton North, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark.
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