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New Nation Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mayfair North, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

New Nation Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mayfair North, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 84.3% pass rate.

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

In Mayfair North, Johannesburg, New Nation Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

665
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

New Nation Secondary School 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 New Nation Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

New Nation Secondary School entered 83 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023897078.7%
20241078377.6%
2025837084.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, New Nation Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252184.0%
Mathematical Literacy827591.5%
Physical Sciences221986.4%
Life Sciences715577.5%
Accounting371540.5%
Business Studies373697.3%
Economics371951.4%
Geography716388.7%
History494489.8%
English First Additional Language5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with New Nation Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 665, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 665; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Nation Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 665, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 665; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Nation Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 665, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 665, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against New Nation Secondary School's 665; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against New Nation Secondary School's 84.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 665; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Nation Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than New Nation Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 665; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Nation Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against New Nation Secondary School's 665; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Nation Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 New Nation Secondary School for 2027

Because New Nation Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Cnr 1St & Delarey Street, Vrededorp, Mayfair North, Johannesburg
Postal
1119 Crown Mine Mayfair 2025
Telephone
010 447 6629
Website
newnationschool.com
Email
admin@newnationschool.com
EMIS number
700133348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Nation 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 New Nation Secondary School directly, on 010 447 6629, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Nation 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 New Nation Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, New Nation Secondary School's 84.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides New Nation Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at New Nation Secondary School?
New Nation Secondary School reported 665 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 New Nation Secondary School?
Yes, New Nation 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 New Nation Secondary School's matric results like?
New Nation Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. That's up from 78.7% in 2023.
Is New Nation Secondary School a public or private school?
New Nation Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact New Nation Secondary School?
You can call 010 447 6629. It is located at 1, Cnr 1St & Delarey Street, Vrededorp, Mayfair North, Johannesburg.
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