Public secondary school · Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 225 | 212 | 94.2% |
| 2024 | 220 | 211 | 95.9% |
| 2025 | 210 | 195 | 92.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Rutasetjhaba Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 36 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 181 | 144 | 79.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 28 | 62.2% |
| Life Sciences | 45 | 43 | 95.6% |
| Accounting | 19 | 14 | 73.7% |
| Business Studies | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 28 | 24 | 85.7% |
| Geography | 64 | 59 | 92.2% |
| History | 154 | 149 | 96.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 240 | 239 | 99.6% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.