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Public high school
Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School
Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga
Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School is a public high school in Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 508 learners and 16 educators, about 31.8 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 94.9% of its 136 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.9% of the school's 136 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 123 | 91.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 142 | 131 | 92.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 136 | 129 | 94.9% | 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 |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 508 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800002105 |
| Exam centre number | 6601008 |
Address and location
| Street address | E 80 Fernie Trust, Fernie, Mpuluzi, 2335 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 801 Fernie Mpuluzi 2335 |
| Suburb / area | Fernie Trust |
| Town | Mpuluzi |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 3 |
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 T D Nkosi Secondary School
Is Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Chief T D 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 T D Nkosi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.9% of its 136 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 91.1%, 2024 92.3%.
How many learners are at Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School?
508 learners and 16 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800002105. Its exam centre number is 6601008.
Where is Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School?
E 80 Fernie Trust, Fernie, Mpuluzi, 2335. It is in Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 078 862 9919.
Schools near Chief T D Nkosi Secondary School
Dinga Primary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
Lobhengula Primary School
Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
Lindzalokuhle Primary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 2.0 km
Mabombe Primary School
Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 3.0 km
Zithobe Primary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
97.8% matric 2025Hlobane School
Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 4.8 km
Sibongangwane Primary School
Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.