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Nur-Ul-Islam School

Private combined school · Lenasia, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

In Lenasia, Soweto, Nur-Ul-Islam School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Nur-Ul-Islam School is a private combined school serving families in and around Lenasia, Soweto. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

319
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Nur-Ul-Islam School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 16 learners from Nur-Ul-Islam School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202344100.0%
202488100.0%
20251616100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nur-Ul-Islam School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics66100.0%
Mathematical Literacy22100.0%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Business Studies55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Nur-Ul-Islam School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 319; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 100%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Nur-Ul-Islam School, 2,371 compared with 319; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 100%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 319; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 100%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nur-Ul-Islam School, 1,987 compared with 319; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 100%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Nur-Ul-Islam School, 1,952 compared with 319; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nur-Ul-Islam School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nur-Ul-Islam School, 2,394 compared with 319; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Nur-Ul-Islam School, 1,952 compared with 319; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 319; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 319; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 319, and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.4% against Nur-Ul-Islam School's 100%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Cnr. Giraffe Street And Nyala Avenue, , Lenasia, Soweto
Postal
P.o Box 2250 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 854 1360
EMIS number
700111666

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nur-Ul-Islam 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 Nur-Ul-Islam School directly, on 011 854 1360, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nur-Ul-Islam 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Nur-Ul-Islam School the best school in Soweto?
On the numbers that are published, Nur-Ul-Islam School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BASA PROTEA GLEN COMBINED SCHOOL at 97.4%.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides Nur-Ul-Islam School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nur-Ul-Islam School?
Nur-Ul-Islam School reported 319 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Nur-Ul-Islam School?
Yes. As a private school, Nur-Ul-Islam School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Nur-Ul-Islam School's matric results like?
Nur-Ul-Islam School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Nur-Ul-Islam School a public or private school?
Nur-Ul-Islam School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Nur-Ul-Islam School?
You can call 011 854 1360. It is located at 1, Cnr. Giraffe Street And Nyala Avenue, , Lenasia, Soweto.
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