Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

696

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 109 matric candidates from Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	95	69	72.6%
2024	115	92	80.0%
2025	109	84	77.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	19	14	73.7%
Mathematical Literacy	98	86	87.8%
Physical Sciences	16	11	68.8%
Life Sciences	76	56	73.7%
Accounting	10	6	60.0%
Business Studies	41	36	87.8%
Economics	21	11	52.4%
Geography	96	72	75.0%
History	60	51	85.0%
English First Additional Language	115	115	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 696; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.1%.
High School President teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 696; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.1%.
Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 696; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.1%.
Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 696; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.1%.
Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 696, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 696, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 696; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 77.1%).
Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 508, Dube Road, Chiawelo, , Johannesburg
Postal: 34 Chiawelo 1818
Telephone: 011 984 1000
EMIS number: 700111120

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Nghunghunyani Comprehensive 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 Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School directly, on 011 984 1000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?

On the numbers that are published, Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.1% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School?

Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School reported 696 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School?

Yes, Nghunghunyani Comprehensive 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 Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's matric results like?

Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.1%, in 2025. That's up from 72.6% in 2023.

Is Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School a public or private school?

Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Nghunghunyani Comprehensive Secondary School?

You can call 011 984 1000. It is located at 508, Dube Road, Chiawelo, , Johannesburg.