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Public high school
Nametsegang Secondary School
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Nametsegang Secondary School is a public high school in Kuruman, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 731 learners and 24 educators, about 30.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 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, 87.7% of its 163 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.7% of the school's 163 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 | 127 | 88.8% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 140 | 126 | 90.0% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 163 | 143 | 87.7% | 87.8% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 731 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 30.5 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 26 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 300101486 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cassel, Kuruman, 8460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 458 Kuruman 8460 |
| Town | Kuruman |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) |
| Municipality | Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape 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 Nametsegang Secondary School
Is Nametsegang Secondary School a public or private school?
Nametsegang Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nametsegang 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 Nametsegang Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.7% of its 163 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.8%, 2024 90.0%.
How many learners are at Nametsegang Secondary School?
731 learners and 24 educators (about 30.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 26 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nametsegang Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 300101486.
Where is Nametsegang Secondary School?
Cassel, Kuruman, 8460. It is in Kuruman, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. Phone 083 525 9021.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.