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Mom Sebone Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nigel, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

Mom Sebone Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nigel. Its last matric group achieved a 85% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mom Sebone Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nigel, Mom Sebone Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,516
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mom Sebone Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Mom Sebone Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mom Sebone Secondary School entered 206 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320416580.9%
202420318390.1%
202520617585.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mom Sebone Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics683551.5%
Mathematical Literacy13510880.0%
Physical Sciences623353.2%
Life Sciences968689.6%
Accounting171164.7%
Business Studies674973.1%
Economics171482.4%
Geography13611886.8%
History605795.0%
English First Additional Language203203100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Mom Sebone Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Mom Sebone Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,516; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Mom Sebone Secondary School's 85%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mom Sebone Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Mom Sebone Secondary School's 85%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mom Sebone Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Mom Sebone Secondary School's 85%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Mom Sebone Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,516; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Mom Sebone Secondary School's 85%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mom Sebone Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Mom Sebone Secondary School's 85%.

Nigel

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

  • Roseview Primary School is a similar size to Mom Sebone Secondary School, with 1,685 learners against 1,516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mom Sebone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mom Sebone Secondary School, at 1,678 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Mom Sebone Secondary School's 85%.
  • Primary School Dunnottar is a similar size to Mom Sebone Secondary School, with 1,626 learners against 1,516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mom Sebone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School is a similar size to Mom Sebone Secondary School, with 1,603 learners against 1,516; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Mom Sebone Secondary School's 85%.
  • James Nkosi Primary School is a similar size to Mom Sebone Secondary School, with 1,551 learners against 1,516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mom Sebone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Mom Sebone Secondary School for 2027

Mom Sebone Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4899, Seboku Street, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
432 Nigel 1490
Telephone
010 006 7572
EMIS number
700350918

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mom Sebone Secondary School?
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 Mom Sebone Secondary School directly, on 010 006 7572, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mom Sebone Secondary School?
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 Mom Sebone Secondary School the best school in Nigel?
On the numbers that are published, Mom Sebone Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than ESIBONELWESIHLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nigel besides Mom Sebone Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mom Sebone Secondary School?
Mom Sebone Secondary School reported 1,516 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mom Sebone Secondary School?
Yes, Mom Sebone Secondary School 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 Mom Sebone Secondary School's matric results like?
Mom Sebone Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. That's up from 80.9% in 2023.
Is Mom Sebone Secondary School a public or private school?
Mom Sebone Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mom Sebone Secondary School?
You can call 010 006 7572. It is located at 4899, Seboku Street, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel.
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