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Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Emzinoni, Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Emzinoni, Bethal. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.8%.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Emzinoni, Bethal, Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,238
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 196 learners from Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316013685.0%
202414514297.9%
202519617890.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1017978.2%
Physical Sciences1019998.0%
Life Sciences10110099.0%
Accounting7676100.0%
English First Additional Language145145100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 90.8%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 90.8%.

Bethal

And within Bethal itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ikhethelo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,238; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 90.8%).
  • Sakhisizwe Primary School is a similar size to Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, with 1,515 learners against 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mzinoni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, at 1,485 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Thandanani Primary School is a similar size to Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, with 1,380 learners against 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lamlile Primary School is a similar size to Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School, with 1,314 learners against 1,238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3380 Ext2 Mthethwa Street , Bethal, Mzinoni Town Ship , 2310
Postal
Po Box 621 Bethal 2310
Telephone
017 647 3943
EMIS number
800000091
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School directly, on 017 647 3943, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School the best school in Bethal?
On the numbers that are published, Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.8% is lower than IKHETHELO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bethal besides Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethal, including Ikhethelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School?
Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School reported 1,238 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School?
Yes, Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's matric results like?
Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.8%, in 2025. That's up from 85% in 2023.
Is Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School?
You can call 017 647 3943. It is located at 3380 Ext2 Mthethwa Street , Bethal, Mzinoni Town Ship , 2310.
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