Machaba
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Public high school
Ralekwalana
Gamachabavillage, Polokwane, Limpopo
Ralekwalana is a public high school in Gamachabavillage, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 806 learners and 25 educators, about 32.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 88.4% of its 86 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.4% of the school's 86 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 71 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 63 | 51 | 81.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 86 | 76 | 88.4% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 806 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 904211442 |
| Exam centre number | 7043301 |
Address and location
| Street address | Puraspan Village; Bochum; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1500; Bochum |
| Suburb / area | Gamachabavillage |
| Town | Polokwane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn North |
| Municipality | Blouberg |
| Ward | 93501011 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Ralekwalana
Is Ralekwalana a public or private school?
Ralekwalana is a public high school.
Does Ralekwalana charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Ralekwalana's matric pass rate?
88.4% of its 86 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 78.9%, 2024 81.0%.
How many learners are at Ralekwalana?
806 learners and 25 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Ralekwalana?
Its EMIS number is 904211442. Its exam centre number is 7043301.
Where is Ralekwalana?
Puraspan Village; Bochum;. It is in Gamachabavillage, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. Phone 083 790 6294.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.