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Public high school
Ratlhahana Secondary School
Pankop, Mpumalanga
Ratlhahana Secondary School is a public high school in Pankop, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 380 learners and 13 educators, about 29.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.9% of its 96 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.9% of the school's 96 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 89 | 70.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 67 | 63 | 94.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 96 | 94 | 97.9% | 86.4% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 380 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 29.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 68% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800019174 |
| Exam centre number | 6607050 |
Address and location
| Street address | No. 1 Itsoseng Section, Pankop, Hammanskraal, 414 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 311 Pankop Hammanskraal 0414 |
| Town | Pankop |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 28 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Ratlhahana Secondary School
Is Ratlhahana Secondary School a public or private school?
Ratlhahana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ratlhahana Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Ratlhahana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.9% of its 96 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 70.6%, 2024 94.0%.
How many learners are at Ratlhahana Secondary School?
380 learners and 13 educators (about 29.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 68% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Ratlhahana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800019174. Its exam centre number is 6607050.
Where is Ratlhahana Secondary School?
No. 1 Itsoseng Section, Pankop, Hammanskraal, 414. It is in Pankop, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 082 200 6633.
Schools near Ratlhahana Secondary School
Maloka Primary School
Pankop, Mpumalanga 1.2 km
Phopolo Primary School
Pankop, Mpumalanga 1.4 km
Masobye Primary School
Pankop, Mpumalanga 1.6 km
Mocha Primary School
Mmametlhake, Pankop, Mpumalanga 1.9 km
Mpoko Maloka Primary School
Pankop, Pienaarsrivier, Mpumalanga 2.6 km
Mantlole Primary School
Pankop, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
Rankaila Primary School
Pankop, Pienaarsrivier, Mpumalanga 5.7 km
Refitihile Primary School
Rebone- Phake, Bamokgoko, Mpumalanga 7.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.