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Nala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Waterkloof, Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Nala Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Waterkloof, Dennilton. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.5%.

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

In Waterkloof, Dennilton, Nala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

638
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nala Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 96 matric candidates from Nala Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231189681.4%
2024857082.4%
2025968386.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nala Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics553767.3%
Mathematical Literacy302686.7%
Physical Sciences494285.7%
Life Sciences776280.5%
Accounting8562.5%
Business Studies362569.4%
Economics8450.0%
Geography7777100.0%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Nala Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Nala Secondary School's 638; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Nala Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Nala Secondary School's 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Nala Secondary School's 638; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Nala Secondary School's 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Nala Secondary School's 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

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

  • Thlako Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nala Secondary School, 1,314 compared with 638; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Nala Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nala Secondary School, 1,191 compared with 638; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Nala Secondary School's 638; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nala Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 38% against Nala Secondary School's 86.5%.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nala Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,019 learners against Nala Secondary School's 638; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Nala Secondary School's 86.5%.
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 Nala Secondary School for 2027

Nala Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mabopane
Postal
P.o. Box 304
Telephone
013 980 0765
EMIS number
996606705

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nala 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 Nala Secondary School directly, on 013 980 0765, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nala 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 Nala Secondary School the best school in Dennilton?
On the numbers that are published, Nala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.5% is lower than SEBAKANAGA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dennilton besides Nala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at Nala Secondary School?
Nala Secondary School reported 638 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Nala Secondary School?
No. Nala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nala Secondary School's matric results like?
Nala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.5%, in 2025. That's up from 81.4% in 2023.
Is Nala Secondary School a public or private school?
Nala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nala Secondary School?
You can call 013 980 0765. It is located at Mabopane.
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