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Nirvana Secondary School

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

In Johannesburg, Nirvana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.3% pass rate.

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

Nirvana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,193
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Located at the corner of Willow and Ivy Street, Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Nirvana 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 Nirvana Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nirvana Secondary School entered 184 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317914782.1%
202419116485.9%
202518416891.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nirvana Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics935154.8%
Mathematical Literacy989495.9%
Physical Sciences825668.3%
Life Sciences12410786.3%
Accounting282692.9%
Business Studies4444100.0%
Geography999697.0%
History989799.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Nirvana Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Nirvana Secondary School's 1,193; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Nirvana Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Nirvana Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 1,193; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Nirvana Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Nirvana Secondary School's 1,193; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Nirvana Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nirvana Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 1,193; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Nirvana Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Nirvana Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 1,193, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nirvana Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Nirvana Secondary School's 1,193, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nirvana Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,193; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Nirvana Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Nirvana Secondary School's 1,193; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nirvana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Nirvana Secondary School's 1,193; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nirvana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nirvana Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,193; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nirvana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Nirvana Secondary School for 2027

Because Nirvana 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 Willow And Ivy Street, Lenasia, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 4 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 852 2204
EMIS number
700110262

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nirvana 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 Nirvana Secondary School directly, on 011 852 2204, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nirvana 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 Nirvana Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Nirvana Secondary School's 91.3% 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 Nirvana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nirvana Secondary School?
Nirvana Secondary School reported 1,193 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Nirvana Secondary School?
Yes, Nirvana 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 Nirvana Secondary School's matric results like?
Nirvana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's up from 82.1% in 2023.
Is Nirvana Secondary School a public or private school?
Nirvana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nirvana Secondary School?
You can call 011 852 2204. It is located at 1, Cnr Willow And Ivy Street, Lenasia, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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