Public secondary school · Modimolle, Modimolle, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Nylstroom, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Modimolle, High School Nylstroom operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
High School Nylstroom entered 152 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 140 | 97.2% |
| 2024 | 150 | 143 | 95.3% |
| 2025 | 152 | 139 | 91.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, High School Nylstroom offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 33 | 86.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 103 | 101 | 98.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| Life Sciences | 43 | 37 | 86.0% |
| Accounting | 45 | 40 | 88.9% |
| Business Studies | 86 | 76 | 88.4% |
| Geography | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
| History | 21 | 9 | 42.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
High School Nylstroom 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 Nylstroom specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Because High School Nylstroom is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.