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Public high school
Nkotobona High School
Brooklyn Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Nkotobona High School is a public high school in Brooklyn Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 314 learners and 10 educators, about 31.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 62.1% of its 66 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
62.1% of the school's 66 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 46 | 79.3% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 57 | 51 | 89.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 66 | 41 | 62.1% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 314 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 31.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034981 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sekwataleng(Brooklyn) Village, Acornhoek, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2326 Acornhoek 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Brooklyn Trust |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
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 Nkotobona High School
Is Nkotobona High School a public or private school?
Nkotobona High School is a public high school.
Does Nkotobona 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 2 school.
What is Nkotobona High School's matric pass rate?
62.1% of its 66 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 79.3%, 2024 89.5%.
How many learners are at Nkotobona High School?
314 learners and 10 educators (about 31.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Nkotobona High School?
Its EMIS number is 800034981.
Where is Nkotobona High School?
Sekwataleng(Brooklyn) Village, Acornhoek, 1360. It is in Brooklyn Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 015 793 2259.
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