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High School Nelspruit

Public secondary school · Mbombela, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

High School Nelspruit is a public secondary school in Mbombela. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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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.

1,420
Learners
76
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023229229100.0%
2024269269100.0%
2025275275100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Nelspruit offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics117117100.0%
Mathematical Literacy152152100.0%
Physical Sciences949398.9%
Life Sciences5555100.0%
Accounting5050100.0%
Business Studies797594.9%
Geography5151100.0%
English First Additional Language269269100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against High School Nelspruit.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Nelspruit, 2,156 compared with 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against High School Nelspruit's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against High School Nelspruit's 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against High School Nelspruit's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Nelspruit, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nelspruit; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to High School Nelspruit, with 1,858 learners against 1,420; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nelspruit; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Nelspruit, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against High School Nelspruit's 100%.

Mbombela

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

  • Valencia Combined School is a similar size to High School Nelspruit, with 1,664 learners against 1,420; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Nelspruit; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.6% against High School Nelspruit's 100%.
  • Sicelalwati Primary School is a similar size to High School Nelspruit, with 1,527 learners against 1,420, and is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nelspruit.
  • Primary School Laeveld is a similar size to High School Nelspruit, with 1,410 learners against 1,420; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nelspruit; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Nelspruit, at 1,400 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nelspruit; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lowveld High School is a similar size to High School Nelspruit, with 1,389 learners against 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against High School Nelspruit's 100%.
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
Verlenging Cameronstraat, Nelspruit, Nelspruit, 1200
Postal
Po Box Posbus 127 Nelspruit Nelspruit 1200
Telephone
013 755 2082
Website
nelliesh.co.za
Email
nellies@nelliesh.co.za
EMIS number
800005884

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Nelspruit?
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 High School Nelspruit directly, on 013 755 2082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Nelspruit?
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 High School Nelspruit the best school in Mbombela?
On the numbers that are published, High School Nelspruit's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of VALENCIA COMBINED SCHOOL at 96.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mbombela besides High School Nelspruit?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at High School Nelspruit?
High School Nelspruit reported 1,420 learners and 76 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 High School Nelspruit?
Yes, High School Nelspruit 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 High School Nelspruit's matric results like?
High School Nelspruit's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Nelspruit a public or private school?
High School Nelspruit is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Nelspruit?
You can call 013 755 2082. It is located at Verlenging Cameronstraat, Nelspruit, Nelspruit, 1200.
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