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Esibonelwesihle Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nigel, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

In Nigel, Esibonelwesihle Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.1%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Esibonelwesihle Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nigel. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,678
Learners
57
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Esibonelwesihle 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 Esibonelwesihle Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Esibonelwesihle Secondary School entered 265 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319717890.4%
202420318993.1%
202526524492.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Esibonelwesihle Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221150.0%
Mathematical Literacy15914993.7%
Physical Sciences191473.7%
Life Sciences1126558.0%
Accounting422354.8%
Business Studies1028886.3%
Economics423173.8%
Geography1059994.3%
History878496.6%
English First Additional Language203203100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Esibonelwesihle Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,678; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,678; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,678; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1%.

Nigel

Zooming into Nigel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School.

  • Roseview Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, at 1,685 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibonelwesihle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Dunnottar sits in roughly the same size range as Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, at 1,626 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibonelwesihle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, at 1,603 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • James Nkosi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, at 1,551 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibonelwesihle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nigel Secondary School is a similar size to Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, with 1,541 learners against 1,678; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1%).
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 Esibonelwesihle Secondary School for 2027

Because Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1689, Jacobs Street, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
36 Dunnottar 1590
Telephone
011 810 2601
EMIS number
700350686

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esibonelwesihle 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 Esibonelwesihle Secondary School directly, on 011 810 2601, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esibonelwesihle 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 Esibonelwesihle Secondary School the best school in Nigel?
On the numbers that are published, Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's 92.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NIGEL SECONDARY SCHOOL at 91.4%.
How many other schools are there in Nigel besides Esibonelwesihle Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Esibonelwesihle Secondary School?
Esibonelwesihle Secondary School reported 1,678 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Esibonelwesihle Secondary School?
Yes, Esibonelwesihle 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 Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's matric results like?
Esibonelwesihle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.4% since 2023.
Is Esibonelwesihle Secondary School a public or private school?
Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esibonelwesihle Secondary School?
You can call 011 810 2601. It is located at 1689, Jacobs Street, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel.
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