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Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.6% pass rate.

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Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,624
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 205 learners from Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315110368.2%
202419712362.4%
202520515575.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics723244.4%
Mathematical Literacy1278667.7%
Physical Sciences702941.4%
Life Sciences716084.5%
Accounting201050.0%
Business Studies2020100.0%
Economics201575.0%
Geography17913877.1%
History1097165.1%
English First Additional Language199199100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,624; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is a similar size to Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, with 2,186 learners against 1,624; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.7% against Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School's 75.6%.
  • Legora Primary School is a similar size to Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, with 2,176 learners against 1,624; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is a similar size to Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, with 2,157 learners against 1,624; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School's 1,624; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,624; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,624; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,624; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School, at 2,221 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School's 75.6%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
84, Khudu Street, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 12 Atteridgeville 0008
Telephone
012 373 7800
EMIS number
700231613

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Wf Nkomo 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 Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School directly, on 012 373 7800, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.6% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School?
Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School reported 1,624 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School?
Yes, Dr Wf Nkomo 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 Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School's matric results like?
Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.6%, in 2025. That's up from 68.2% in 2023.
Is Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School?
You can call 012 373 7800. It is located at 84, Khudu Street, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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