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New Nation Secondary School
Mayfair North, Johannesburg, Gauteng
New Nation Secondary School is a public high school in Mayfair North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 665 learners and 41 educators, about 16.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 84.3% of its 83 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.3% of the school's 83 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 70 | 78.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 107 | 83 | 77.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 83 | 70 | 84.3% | 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 | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 665 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 16.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700133348 |
| Exam centre number | 8133348 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Cnr 1st & Delarey Street, Vrededorp, Mayfair North, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1119 Crown Mine Mayfair 2025 |
| Suburb / area | Mayfair North |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800058 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about New Nation Secondary School
Is New Nation Secondary School a public or private school?
New Nation Secondary School is a public high school.
Does New Nation Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is New Nation Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.3% of its 83 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 78.7%, 2024 77.6%.
How many learners are at New Nation Secondary School?
665 learners and 41 educators (about 16.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of New Nation Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700133348. Its exam centre number is 8133348.
Where is New Nation Secondary School?
1, Cnr 1st & Delarey Street, Vrededorp, Mayfair North, Johannesburg. It is in Mayfair North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 010 447 6629.
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99.0% matric 2025The Key School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.