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Nationwide School for Academic Excellence
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Nationwide School for Academic Excellence is a private combined school in Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 682 learners and 28 educators, about 24.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 94.9% of its 79 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
94.9% of the school's 79 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 62 | 100.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 83 | 83 | 100.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 79 | 75 | 94.9% | 89.1% |
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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 682 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 24.4 (province average 15.5) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 500 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400454 |
| Exam centre number | 8400454 |
Address and location
| Street address | 322, Main Street, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 15588 Doornfontein 2000 |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800124 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Nationwide School for Academic Excellence
Is Nationwide School for Academic Excellence a public or private school?
Nationwide School for Academic Excellence is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Nationwide School for Academic Excellence?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Nationwide School for Academic Excellence's matric pass rate?
94.9% of its 79 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Nationwide School for Academic Excellence?
682 learners and 28 educators (about 24.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Nationwide School for Academic Excellence?
Its EMIS number is 700400454. Its exam centre number is 8400454.
Where is Nationwide School for Academic Excellence?
322, Main Street, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 618 9822.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.