Ramathope
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Ramathope
As a public school, Ramathope provides secondary school education to learners in Polokwane, Limpopo. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 908 learners taught by 27 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ramathope is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Ramathope is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Ramathope is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ramathope reported a total enrollment of 908 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ramathope is situated in Polokwane (Gamothiba), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand 1660; Ramathope Section. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 230; Ga-mothiba.
Curriculum & Academics
Ramathope is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ramathope was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ramathope are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand 1660; Ramathope Section
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 230; Ga-mothiba
Phone
+27 71 657 6952Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923241245
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.