Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Dundonald, Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

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Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chief S W Nhlapho 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 S W Nhlapho Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	195	169	86.7%
2024	191	166	86.9%
2025	196	182	92.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	96	59	61.5%
Mathematical Literacy	97	88	90.7%
Physical Sciences	95	48	50.5%
Life Sciences	162	131	80.9%
Agricultural Sciences	149	106	71.1%
Accounting	30	18	60.0%
Business Studies	30	25	83.3%
Economics	30	30	100.0%
Geography	153	150	98.0%
English First Additional Language	191	191	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 782; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 92.9%.
New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 782; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 92.9%).
Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 782; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 92.9%.

Dundonald

Redhill Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School, at 572 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Lusushwana Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 399 learners against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 782; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 92.9%.
Esithembisweni Primary School teaches fewer learners than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School, 398 compared with 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Cabangani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 264 learners against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Phumelele Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 253 learners against Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: E1004 Main Road Redhill, Dundonald, Dundonald, 2336
Postal: Po Box 986 Dundonald Dundonald 2336
Telephone: 082 429 2436
EMIS number: 800002097

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Chief S W Nhlapho 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 S W Nhlapho Secondary School directly, on 082 429 2436, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Chief S W Nhlapho 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 S W Nhlapho Secondary School the best school in Dundonald?

On the numbers that are published, Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's 92.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LUSUSHWANA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.1%.

How many other schools are there in Dundonald besides Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Dundonald, including Redhill Primary School.

How big are the classes at Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School?

Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School reported 782 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 S W Nhlapho Secondary School?

Yes, Chief S W Nhlapho 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 S W Nhlapho Secondary School's matric results like?

Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 86.7% in 2023.

Is Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School a public or private school?

Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School?

You can call 082 429 2436. It is located at E1004 Main Road Redhill, Dundonald, Dundonald, 2336.