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Nkumbulo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

Nkumbulo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Springs. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nkumbulo Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Springs, Nkumbulo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

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

Fee-charging school

Nkumbulo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Nkumbulo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nkumbulo Secondary School entered 183 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318014480.0%
202418215082.4%
202518314679.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302170.0%
Mathematical Literacy15413084.4%
Physical Sciences302273.3%
Life Sciences874855.2%
Accounting161168.8%
Business Studies584577.6%
Economics351748.6%
Geography12611188.1%
History393692.3%
English First Additional Language184184100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Nkumbulo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches around 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Nkumbulo Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches around 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Nkumbulo Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches around 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Nkumbulo Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches around 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Nkumbulo Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches around 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Nkumbulo Secondary School's 79.8%).

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School teaches around 1,609 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkumbulo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches around 1,566 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkumbulo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches around 1,527 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Nkumbulo Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches around 1,511 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.3% against Nkumbulo Secondary School's 79.8%).
  • Primary School Werda teaches around 1,467 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkumbulo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Nkumbulo Secondary School for 2027

Nkumbulo Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1485, Molopyane, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs
Postal
174 Kwa-Thema 1563
Telephone
011 736 9381
EMIS number
700350959

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkumbulo 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 Nkumbulo Secondary School directly, on 011 736 9381, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkumbulo 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 Nkumbulo Secondary School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Nkumbulo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.8% is lower than KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 81.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Nkumbulo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nkumbulo Secondary School?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Nkumbulo Secondary School, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Nkumbulo Secondary School?
Yes, Nkumbulo 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 Nkumbulo Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkumbulo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80% since 2023.
Is Nkumbulo Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkumbulo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkumbulo Secondary School?
You can call 011 736 9381. It is located at 1485, Molopyane, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs.
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