Public secondary school · Mbombela, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of High School Nelspruit, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mbombela, High School Nelspruit is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
In 2025, 275 matric candidates from High School Nelspruit sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 229 | 229 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 269 | 269 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 275 | 275 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, High School Nelspruit offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 117 | 117 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 152 | 152 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 94 | 93 | 98.9% |
| Life Sciences | 55 | 55 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 79 | 75 | 94.9% |
| Geography | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 269 | 269 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
High School Nelspruit is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 High School Nelspruit specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.