Ratang-thuto Secondary School
Postmasburg, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Ratang-thuto Secondary School
Located in Postmasburg within Northern Cape, Ratang-thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. In 2025, the school reported 1185 learners and 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ratang-thuto Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Ratang-thuto Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ratang-thuto Secondary School 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 maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ratang-thuto Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,185 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Ratang-thuto Secondary School is situated in Postmasburg, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Tsantsabane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bidi And Bosh Street, Boichoko, Postmasburg, 8420. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 572 Postmasburg 8420.
Curriculum & Academics
Ratang-thuto Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ratang-thuto Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ratang-thuto Secondary School 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Bidi And Bosh Street, Boichoko, Postmasburg, 8420
Postmasburg, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 572 Postmasburg 8420
Phone
+27 73 579 7503Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044404
Department of Basic Education
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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.