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High School Nico Malan

Public secondary school · Humansdorp, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

High School Nico Malan is a public secondary school based in Humansdorp. Its last matric group achieved a 95.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Nico Malan, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Humansdorp, High School Nico Malan operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

924
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Nico Malan 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 Nico Malan specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Of the 162 learners from High School Nico Malan who wrote matric in 2025, 95.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231581520.0%
202516215595.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Nico Malan offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics645992.2%
Mathematical Literacy9393100.0%
Physical Sciences484593.8%
Life Sciences817187.7%
Accounting322990.6%
Business Studies423378.6%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography363288.9%
English First Additional Language105105100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against High School Nico Malan.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against High School Nico Malan's 924; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School Nico Malan's 95.7%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Nico Malan, 1,751 compared with 924; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against High School Nico Malan's 95.7%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against High School Nico Malan's 924; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Nico Malan; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against High School Nico Malan's 95.7%).
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against High School Nico Malan's 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nico Malan; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than High School Nico Malan, 1,490 compared with 924; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Nico Malan's 95.7%.

Humansdorp

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

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against High School Nico Malan's 924; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School Nico Malan's 95.7%.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against High School Nico Malan's 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nico Malan; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzingisi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Nico Malan, 1,347 compared with 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nico Malan; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Lungiso Public School is a similar size to High School Nico Malan, with 991 learners against 924; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against High School Nico Malan's 95.7%.
  • Kruisfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Nico Malan, at 933 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nico Malan; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Nico Malan for 2027

Because High School Nico Malan is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Du Plessis 42, Humansdorp, 6300
Postal
Du Plessisstraat 42 Du Plessis Street, Humansdorp, 6300
Telephone
042 295 1130
Website
nicomalan.co.za
Email
marketing@nicomalan.co.za
EMIS number
200100571

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Nico Malan?
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 Nico Malan directly, on 042 295 1130, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Nico Malan?
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 Nico Malan the best school in Humansdorp?
On the numbers that are published, High School Nico Malan's 95.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LUNGISO PUBLIC SCHOOL at 82.4%.
How many other schools are there in Humansdorp besides High School Nico Malan?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Humansdorp, including Humansdorp Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Nico Malan?
High School Nico Malan reported 924 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Nico Malan?
Yes, High School Nico Malan 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 Nico Malan's matric results like?
High School Nico Malan's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. That's up from 0% in 2023.
Is High School Nico Malan a public or private school?
High School Nico Malan is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Nico Malan?
You can call 042 295 1130. It is located at Du Plessis 42, Humansdorp, 6300.
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