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Public high school
Ratanda Secondary School
Ratanda, Heidelberg, Gauteng
Ratanda Secondary School is a public high school in Ratanda, Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 592 learners and 53 educators, about 30 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 85.9% of its 170 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.9% of the school's 170 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181 | 131 | 72.4% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 245 | 164 | 66.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 170 | 146 | 85.9% | 89.1% |
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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 592 |
| Educators (2025) | 53 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700341149 |
| Exam centre number | 8341149 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1184, Ndhlovu Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1027 Heidelberg 1438 |
| Suburb / area | Ratanda |
| Town | Heidelberg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Sedibeng East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Lesedi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 74203003 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Ratanda Secondary School
Is Ratanda Secondary School a public or private school?
Ratanda Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ratanda Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Ratanda Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.9% of its 170 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 72.4%, 2024 66.9%.
How many learners are at Ratanda Secondary School?
1 592 learners and 53 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Ratanda Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700341149. Its exam centre number is 8341149.
Where is Ratanda Secondary School?
1184, Ndhlovu Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg. It is in Ratanda, Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. Phone 016 989 1097.
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