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High School Nylstroom

Public secondary school · Modimolle, Modimolle, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

High School Nylstroom is a public secondary school based in Modimolle. Its last matric group achieved a 91.4% pass rate.

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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.

928
Learners
54
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314414097.2%
202415014395.3%
202515213991.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics383386.8%
Mathematical Literacy10310198.1%
Physical Sciences252496.0%
Life Sciences433786.0%
Accounting454088.9%
Business Studies867688.4%
Geography3939100.0%
History21942.9%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how High School Nylstroom compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against High School Nylstroom's 928; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.7% against High School Nylstroom's 91.4%).
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against High School Nylstroom's 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nylstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against High School Nylstroom's 928; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School Nylstroom's 91.4%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against High School Nylstroom's 928; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against High School Nylstroom's 91.4%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Nylstroom, 1,575 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nylstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Modimolle

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

  • Mabule Primary School teaches fewer learners than High School Nylstroom, 524 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Nylstroom; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mohlakamotala Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 327 learners against High School Nylstroom's 928; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.6% against High School Nylstroom's 91.4%.
  • Susan Strijdom School teaches fewer learners than High School Nylstroom, 202 compared with 928, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than High School Nylstroom.
  • Cradle Academy is noticeably smaller, with 153 learners against High School Nylstroom's 928, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Waterbergskool Vir Cvo Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 152 learners against High School Nylstroom's 928, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Nylstroom for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tamsenstraat; Nylstroom;
Postal
P/Bag X1020; Nylstroom
Telephone
014 717 5216
EMIS number
907130321

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Nylstroom?
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 Nylstroom directly, on 014 717 5216, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Nylstroom?
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 Nylstroom the best school in Modimolle?
On the numbers that are published, High School Nylstroom's matric pass rate of 91.4% is lower than MOHLAKAMOTALA's 93.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Modimolle besides High School Nylstroom?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Modimolle, including Mabule.
How big are the classes at High School Nylstroom?
High School Nylstroom reported 928 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Nylstroom?
Yes, High School Nylstroom 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 Nylstroom's matric results like?
High School Nylstroom's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. That's down from 97.2% in 2023.
Is High School Nylstroom a public or private school?
High School Nylstroom is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Nylstroom?
You can call 014 717 5216. It is located at Tamsenstraat; Nylstroom;.
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