Rutasetjhaba Secondary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Rutasetjhaba Secondary School
Located in Vanderbijlpark within Gauteng, Rutasetjhaba Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Sedibeng West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1571 learners and 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. 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
Rutasetjhaba 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
Rutasetjhaba 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
Rutasetjhaba 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, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Rutasetjhaba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,571 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Rutasetjhaba Secondary School is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Evaton), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 784, Corner Rabotapi And Moabi Street, Evaton North, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 277 Residensia 1981.
Curriculum & Academics
Rutasetjhaba Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rutasetjhaba 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 Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Rutasetjhaba 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
784, Corner Rabotapi And Moabi Street, Evaton North, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 277 Residensia 1981
Phone
+27 16 583 0820Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700321398
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.