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Public high school
Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School
Mpuluzi, Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School is a public high school in Mpuluzi, Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 252 learners and 10 educators, about 25.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, all 39 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 39 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 29 | 100.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 32 | 32 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 39 | 39 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 252 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 25.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034586 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand E 80, Esandleni, Dundonald, 2336 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 913 Esandleni Dundonald 2336 |
| Suburb / area | Mpuluzi |
| Town | Ermelo |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School
Is Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 39 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School?
252 learners and 10 educators (about 25.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034586.
Where is Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School?
Stand E 80, Esandleni, Dundonald, 2336. It is in Mpuluzi, Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 082 743 0152.
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