Nigel Primary School
Ferryvale, Nigel, Gauteng 506 m
Public high school
Nigel High School
Ferryvale, Nigel, Gauteng
Nigel High School is a public high school in Ferryvale, Nigel, Gauteng, in the Gauteng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 095 learners and 45 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 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, 91.1% of its 203 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.1% of the school's 203 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 140 | 85.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 201 | 172 | 85.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 203 | 185 | 91.1% | 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 | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 095 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 24.3 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700350371 |
| Exam centre number | 8350371 |
Address and location
| Street address | 00, York Street, Ferryvale, Nigel, Nigel |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 430 Nigel 1490 |
| Suburb / area | Ferryvale |
| Town | Nigel |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Gauteng East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700088 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Nigel High School
Is Nigel High School a public or private school?
Nigel High School is a public high school.
Does Nigel High 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 5 school.
What is Nigel High School's matric pass rate?
91.1% of its 203 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 85.9%, 2024 85.6%.
How many learners are at Nigel High School?
1 095 learners and 45 educators (about 24.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Nigel High School?
Its EMIS number is 700350371. Its exam centre number is 8350371.
Where is Nigel High School?
00, York Street, Ferryvale, Nigel, Nigel. It is in Ferryvale, Nigel, Gauteng, in the Gauteng East education district. Phone 011 814 8185.
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91.4% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.