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Nganana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Nganana Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Amsterdam. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.7% pass rate.

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

In Amsterdam, Nganana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,604
Learners
52
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nganana Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Nganana 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 172 learners from Nganana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318214881.3%
202423819079.8%
202517215690.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics743445.9%
Mathematical Literacy17014786.5%
Physical Sciences696391.3%
Life Sciences2259240.9%
Accounting181583.3%
Business Studies171694.1%
Economics181372.2%
Geography706694.3%
History15613083.3%
English First Additional Language242242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Nganana Secondary School's 1,604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nganana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Nganana Secondary School's 1,604; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Nganana Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nganana Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nganana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Nganana Secondary School, with 2,143 learners against 1,604; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Nganana Secondary School's 90.7%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nganana Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Nganana Secondary School's 90.7%.

Amsterdam

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

  • Buhlebuyeza Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nganana Secondary School, 1,082 compared with 1,604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nganana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ithole Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nganana Secondary School, 989 compared with 1,604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nganana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Izimbali Combined Boarding School is noticeably smaller, with 957 learners against Nganana Secondary School's 1,604; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nganana Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Nganana Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Methula Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Nganana Secondary School, 786 compared with 1,604; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.8% against Nganana Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Umlambo Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nganana Secondary School, 747 compared with 1,604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nganana 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
165 Ngwenya Street, Kwathandeka, Amsterdam, 2375
Postal
Po Box 425 Amsterdam 2375
Telephone
073 689 6516
EMIS number
800016709

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nganana 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 Nganana Secondary School directly, on 073 689 6516, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nganana 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 Nganana Secondary School the best school in Amsterdam?
On the numbers that are published, Nganana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.7% is lower than IZIMBALI COMBINED BOARDING SCHOOL's 97.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amsterdam besides Nganana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Amsterdam, including Buhlebuyeza Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nganana Secondary School?
Nganana Secondary School reported 1,604 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nganana Secondary School?
Yes, Nganana 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 Nganana Secondary School's matric results like?
Nganana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.7%, in 2025. That's up from 81.3% in 2023.
Is Nganana Secondary School a public or private school?
Nganana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nganana Secondary School?
You can call 073 689 6516. It is located at 165 Ngwenya Street, Kwathandeka, Amsterdam, 2375.
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