Mabombe Primary School
Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 457 m
Public high school
Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga
Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a public high school in Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 866 learners and 27 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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, 97.8% of its 179 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% of the school's 179 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 132 | 97.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 158 | 153 | 96.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 179 | 175 | 97.8% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 866 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800019380 |
| Exam centre number | 6601055 |
Address and location
| Street address | E584 B, Fernie B, Mpuluzi, 2342 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 333 Mpuluzi Ermelo 2335 |
| Suburb / area | Fernie |
| Town | Mpuluzi |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 2 |
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 Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School
Is Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Rev Sa Nkosi 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 Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 179 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 97.1%, 2024 96.8%.
How many learners are at Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School?
866 learners and 27 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800019380. Its exam centre number is 6601055.
Where is Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School?
E584 B, Fernie B, Mpuluzi, 2342. It is in Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 888 5395.
Schools near Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School
Zithobe Primary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 1.1 km
Lindzalokuhle Primary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 1.5 km
Methula Secondary School
Mpuluzi, Amsterdam, Mpumalanga 2.1 km
74.8% matric 2025Ethembeni Primary School
Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
Sibongangwane Primary School
Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
Dinga Primary School
Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
Phambili Secondary School
Extention 5, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
92.1% matric 2025Lobhengula Primary School
Fernie Trust, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 3.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.