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Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School

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

Welcome to Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Nigel. Its most recent matric class posted a 76.4% pass rate.

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Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nigel. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

Learners
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Nimrod Ndebele 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 Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School entered 267 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326817163.8%
202421916073.1%
202526720476.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics421331.0%
Mathematical Literacy17714783.1%
Physical Sciences381642.1%
Life Sciences956265.3%
Accounting411741.5%
Business Studies654264.6%
Economics412356.1%
Geography15513486.5%
History11711194.9%
English First Additional Language220220100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches around 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.5% against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's 76.4%).
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches around 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.8% against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's 76.4%).
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches around 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's 76.4%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches around 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches around 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's 76.4%.

Nigel

Zooming into Nigel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School.

  • Roseview Primary School teaches around 1,685 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School teaches around 1,678 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Primary School Dunnottar teaches around 1,626 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School teaches around 1,603 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • James Nkosi Primary School teaches around 1,551 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nimrod Ndebele 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
6970, Nala, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
1501 Nigel 1491
Telephone
082 555 1997
EMIS number
700350934

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nimrod Ndebele 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 Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School directly, on 082 555 1997, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nimrod Ndebele 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 Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School the best school in Nigel?
On the numbers that are published, Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.4% 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 Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School?
Yes, Nimrod Ndebele 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 Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's matric results like?
Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.4%, in 2025. That's up from 63.8% in 2023.
Is Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School a public or private school?
Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School?
You can call 082 555 1997. It is located at 6970, Nala, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel.
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