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Public high school
Ngwanangwato
Rantho, Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ngwanangwato is a public high school in Rantho, Steelpoort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 772 learners and 19 educators, about 40.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, all 67 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 67 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 44 | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 39 | 38 | 97.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 67 | 67 | 100.0% | 86.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 772 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 40.6 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 925660976 |
| Exam centre number | 7094302 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ga Rantho; Ngwaabe; Sekhukhune; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 03; Ngwaabe1058 |
| Suburb / area | Rantho |
| Town | Steelpoort |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune East |
| Municipality | Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse |
| Ward | 90306028 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Ngwanangwato
Is Ngwanangwato a public or private school?
Ngwanangwato is a public high school.
Does Ngwanangwato charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ngwanangwato's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 67 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 78.6%, 2024 97.4%.
How many learners are at Ngwanangwato?
772 learners and 19 educators (about 40.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwanangwato?
Its EMIS number is 925660976. Its exam centre number is 7094302.
Where is Ngwanangwato?
Ga Rantho; Ngwaabe; Sekhukhune;. It is in Rantho, Steelpoort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. Phone 013 260 8665.
Schools near Ngwanangwato
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96.0% matric 2025Masago
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Maphopha
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Mashego
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76.4% matric 2025Nkotwane
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80.0% matric 2025Madiete
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Masha
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Ngwanathulare
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.