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Nkotobona High School

Public secondary school · Acornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nkotobona High School, a public secondary school serving Acornhoek. Its most recent matric class posted a 62.1% pass rate.

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Nkotobona High School is a public secondary school in Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

314
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Nkotobona High 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 Nkotobona High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nkotobona High School entered 66 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 62.1% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023584679.3%
2024575189.5%
2025664162.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkotobona High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics262180.8%
Mathematical Literacy3232100.0%
Physical Sciences262284.6%
Life Sciences573764.9%
Agricultural Sciences575087.7%
Accounting5480.0%
Economics191368.4%
Geography282796.4%
English First Additional Language585696.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Nkotobona High School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotobona High School, 2,280 compared with 314; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Nkotobona High School's 62.1%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotobona High School, 1,972 compared with 314; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Nkotobona High School's 62.1%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Nkotobona High School's 314; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Nkotobona High School's 62.1%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotobona High School, 1,895 compared with 314; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Nkotobona High School's 62.1%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotobona High School, 1,518 compared with 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkotobona High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkotobona High School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotobona High School, 1,895 compared with 314; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Nkotobona High School's 62.1%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotobona High School, 1,518 compared with 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkotobona High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotobona High School, 1,320 compared with 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkotobona High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Nkotobona High School's 314; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.6% against Nkotobona High School's 62.1%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Nkotobona High School's 314; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Nkotobona High School's 62.1%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sekwataleng(Brooklyn) Village, , Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Po Box 2326 Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
015 793 2259
EMIS number
800034981

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkotobona 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 Nkotobona High School directly, on 015 793 2259, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkotobona High 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 Nkotobona High School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Nkotobona High School's matric pass rate of 62.1% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Nkotobona High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkotobona High School?
Nkotobona High School reported 314 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nkotobona High School?
Yes, Nkotobona 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 Nkotobona High School's matric results like?
Nkotobona High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.1%, in 2025. That's down from 79.3% in 2023.
Is Nkotobona High School a public or private school?
Nkotobona High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkotobona High School?
You can call 015 793 2259. It is located at Sekwataleng(Brooklyn) Village, , Acornhoek, 1360.
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