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Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ermelo. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ermelo, Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

252
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 39 matric candidates from Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232929100.0%
20243232100.0%
20253939100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1212100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences323093.8%
Geography3232100.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 252; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 252; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 252; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 100%.

Ermelo

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

  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,860 learners against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 252; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.9% against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 100%.
  • Camden Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 252; is a public combined school, a different phase than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 100%.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School, 1,473 compared with 252; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.2% against Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 100%.
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
Stand E 80, Esandleni, Dundonald, 2336
Postal
Po Box 913 Esandleni Dundonald 2336
Telephone
082 743 0152
EMIS number
800034586
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chief C J 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 Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School directly, on 082 743 0152, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chief C J 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 Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School the best school in Ermelo?
On the numbers that are published, Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REGGIE MASUKU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.2%.
How many other schools are there in Ermelo besides Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School?
Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School reported 252 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School?
Yes, Chief C J 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 Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's matric results like?
Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School?
You can call 082 743 0152. It is located at Stand E 80, Esandleni, Dundonald, 2336.
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