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Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

508
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chief T D 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 T 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

Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School entered 136 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313512391.1%
202414213192.3%
202513612994.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics523771.2%
Mathematical Literacy989394.9%
Physical Sciences534279.2%
Life Sciences14211883.1%
Agricultural Sciences5353100.0%
Business Studies131292.3%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography343191.2%
History504488.0%
English First Additional Language15515499.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 508; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 94.9%.

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School, 971 compared with 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 915 learners against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • Mayflower Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 889 learners against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.5% against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 94.9%).
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School, 866 compared with 508; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's 94.9%.
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
E 80 Fernie Trust, Fernie, Mpuluzi, 2335
Postal
Po Box 801 Fernie Mpuluzi 2335
Telephone
078 862 9919
EMIS number
800002105
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chief T 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 Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School directly, on 078 862 9919, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chief T 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 Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.9% is lower than REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School?
Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School reported 508 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 T D Nkosi Secondary School?
Yes, Chief T 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 Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's matric results like?
Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. That's up from 91.1% in 2023.
Is Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School?
You can call 078 862 9919. It is located at E 80 Fernie Trust, Fernie, Mpuluzi, 2335.
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