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Nalithuba Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Amersfoort, Amersfoort, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Nalithuba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Amersfoort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.2%.

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

Located in Amersfoort, Nalithuba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,492
Learners
45
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nalithuba Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Nalithuba Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 130 learners from Nalithuba Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317314080.9%
202417514683.4%
202513011286.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nalithuba Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics783747.4%
Mathematical Literacy998787.9%
Physical Sciences786482.1%
Life Sciences14812383.1%
Agricultural Sciences453884.4%
Accounting292172.4%
Business Studies595491.5%
Economics292482.8%
Geography1039794.2%
History413380.5%
English First Additional Language177177100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Nalithuba Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Nalithuba Secondary School's 1,492; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nalithuba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Nalithuba Secondary School's 1,492; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Nalithuba Secondary School's 86.2%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nalithuba Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,492; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nalithuba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Nalithuba Secondary School's 1,492; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Nalithuba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nalithuba Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Nalithuba Secondary School's 86.2%.

Amersfoort

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

  • Hlelimfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Nalithuba Secondary School, with 1,456 learners against 1,492, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Thubelihle Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 996 learners against Nalithuba Secondary School's 1,492; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nalithuba Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Nalithuba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Sangqotho Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nalithuba Secondary School, 321 compared with 1,492; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nalithuba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kalkoenkrans Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 280 learners against Nalithuba Secondary School's 1,492; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nalithuba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Injubuko Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 203 learners against Nalithuba Secondary School's 1,492; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nalithuba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
86 Daggakraal N0.3, , Vlakpoort, 2491
Postal
Po Box 387 Amersfoort 2490
Telephone
076 902 5418
EMIS number
800016238

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nalithuba 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 Nalithuba Secondary School directly, on 076 902 5418, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nalithuba 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 Nalithuba Secondary School the best school in Amersfoort?
On the numbers that are published, Nalithuba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% is lower than THUBELIHLE PRIMARY SCHOOL's 96.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amersfoort besides Nalithuba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Amersfoort, including Hlelimfundo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nalithuba Secondary School?
Nalithuba Secondary School reported 1,492 learners and 45 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 Nalithuba Secondary School?
Yes, Nalithuba 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 Nalithuba Secondary School's matric results like?
Nalithuba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. That's up from 80.9% in 2023.
Is Nalithuba Secondary School a public or private school?
Nalithuba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nalithuba Secondary School?
You can call 076 902 5418. It is located at 86 Daggakraal N0.3, , Vlakpoort, 2491.
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