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Nigel High School

Public secondary school · Nigel, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

Nigel High School is a public secondary school in Nigel. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.1%.

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

Located in Nigel, Nigel High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,095
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • School motto is 'Ad Altissima' ('To the Highest'); principal listed as Mrs I Dolinschek. The school's own website references a Facebook 'Learner Page' but no verifiable direct link was found.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nigel High 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 Nigel High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 203 learners from Nigel High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316314085.9%
202420117285.6%
202520318591.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nigel High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 97.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics503774.0%
Mathematical Literacy15213890.8%
Physical Sciences393076.9%
Life Sciences1227460.7%
Accounting121191.7%
Business Studies968487.5%
Economics272592.6%
Geography10810597.2%
History11210492.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Nigel High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel High School, 1,918 compared with 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Nigel High School's 91.1%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Nigel High School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Nigel High School's 91.1%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Nigel High School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Nigel High School's 91.1%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Nigel High School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Nigel High School's 91.1%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Nigel High School's 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Nigel High School's 91.1%.

Nigel

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

  • Roseview Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,685 learners against Nigel High School's 1,095; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nigel High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel High School, 1,678 compared with 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Nigel High School's 91.1%).
  • Primary School Dunnottar is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against Nigel High School's 1,095; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nigel High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel High School, 1,603 compared with 1,095; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Nigel High School's 91.1%).
  • James Nkosi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,551 learners against Nigel High School's 1,095; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nigel High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Nigel High School for 2027

As a public school, Nigel High 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
00, York Street, Ferryvale, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
P O Box 430 Nigel 1490
Telephone
011 814 8185
Email
nigelhs@global.co.za
EMIS number
700350371

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nigel High 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 Nigel High School directly, on 011 814 8185, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nigel High 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 Nigel High School the best school in Nigel?
On the numbers that are published, Nigel High School's matric pass rate of 91.1% is lower than ESIBONELWESIHLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nigel besides Nigel High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nigel High School?
Nigel High School reported 1,095 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Nigel High School?
Yes, Nigel High 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 Nigel High School's matric results like?
Nigel High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 85.9% in 2023.
Is Nigel High School a public or private school?
Nigel High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nigel High School?
You can call 011 814 8185. It is located at 00, York Street, Ferryvale, Nigel, Nigel.
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