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Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Extentionwest, Jouberton, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Extentionwest, Jouberton. Its last matric group achieved a 85.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Extentionwest, Jouberton, Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,592
Learners
46
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School entered 148 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231008383.0%
20241009090.0%
202514812785.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231669.6%
Mathematical Literacy847488.1%
Physical Sciences251768.0%
Life Sciences776179.2%
Accounting7571.4%
Business Studies272696.3%
Economics7685.7%
Geography1038380.6%
History777597.4%
English First Additional Language110110100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Here is how Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Kenneth Kaunda district.

  • Promosa Primary School is a similar size to Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, with 1,835 learners against 1,592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is a similar size to Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, with 1,684 learners against 1,592; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's 85.8%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is a similar size to Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, with 1,645 learners against 1,592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, at 1,628 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's 85.8%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is a similar size to Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, with 1,620 learners against 1,592; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's 85.8%.

Jouberton

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

  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, at 1,628 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's 85.8%.
  • Matlosana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, at 1,556 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.5% against Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's 85.8%).
  • Joubertina Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, with 1,172 learners against 1,592; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshedimosetso Secondary School is a similar size to Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, with 1,141 learners against 1,592; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.4% against Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's 85.8%).
  • Tsamma Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School, 1,106 compared with 1,592; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's 85.8%.
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 Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School for 2027

Because Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13965 Jabulane Street, Extension 11, Jouberton, 4747
Postal
P.o.box 8047, Jouberton, 2574
Telephone
018 065 0550
EMIS number
600101508

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkang- Mahlale 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 Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School directly, on 018 065 0550, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkang- Mahlale 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 Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School the best school in Jouberton?
On the numbers that are published, Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.8% is lower than TSAMMA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Jouberton besides Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Jouberton, including Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School?
Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School reported 1,592 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School?
No. Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 83% since 2023.
Is Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School?
You can call 018 065 0550. It is located at 13965 Jabulane Street, Extension 11, Jouberton, 4747.
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