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Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Fernie, Mpuluzi. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Fernie, Mpuluzi, Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

866
Learners
27
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School entered 179 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313613297.1%
202415815396.8%
202517917597.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics705882.9%
Mathematical Literacy887989.8%
Physical Sciences666497.0%
Life Sciences6666100.0%
Agricultural Sciences3131100.0%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies3030100.0%
Economics3030100.0%
Geography7474100.0%
History625995.2%
English First Additional Language158158100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 866; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 866; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 866; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 866; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 866; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 97.8%.

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 866; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.7% against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 97.8%).
  • Tisiteni Primary School is a similar size to Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School, with 971 learners against 866; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School, at 915 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • Mayflower Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School, at 889 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.5% against Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • Khutsala Primary School is a similar size to Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School, with 799 learners against 866; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
E584 B, Fernie B, Mpuluzi, 2342
Postal
Po Box 333 Mpuluzi Ermelo 2335
Telephone
017 888 5395
EMIS number
800019380

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rev Sa Nkosi 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 Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School directly, on 017 888 5395, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rev Sa Nkosi 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 Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's 97.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MP MAGAGULA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.7%.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School?
Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School reported 866 learners and 27 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 Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School?
Yes, Rev Sa Nkosi 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 Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's matric results like?
Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School?
You can call 017 888 5395. It is located at E584 B, Fernie B, Mpuluzi, 2342.
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