Ratsela Middle School
Swartfontein, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Ratsela Middle School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ratsela Middle School 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, Ratsela Middle School 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
Ratsela Middle 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ratsela Middle School reported a total enrollment of 190 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Ratsela Middle School is situated in Swartfontein (Rietpan), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Diphetlho Section, Rietpan, Zeerust, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 284, Swartfontein, 2887.
Curriculum & Academics
Ratsela Middle School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ratsela Middle School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ratsela Middle 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Diphetlho Section, Rietpan, Zeerust, 2747
Swartfontein, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 284, Swartfontein, 2887
Phone
+27 78 484 8451Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101766
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.