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Nigel Secondary School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 700350033

Nigel, Gauteng East, Gauteng

1,541
Learners
29:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Nigel Secondary School?

Nigel Secondary School is a public combined school in Nigel, within the Gauteng East education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,541 enrolled learners and 53 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.

It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 60 Azhed Avenue, Mackenzieville, Nigel, and can be reached on 011 819 5077.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,541 enrolled learners.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

NSC Matric Results

2023
94.6%
70/74 passed
2024
98.2%
56/57 passed
2025
91.4%
85/93 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202394.6%
202498.2%
202591.4%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng (2025)50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 87% Edward Phatudi Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 58.8%Senaoane Secondary School: 63.8%Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School: 67.1%Hofmeyr Secondary School: 67.1%Tsako Thabo Secondary School: 69.7%Hoër Tegniese Skool Springs: 71.3%Setjhaba-Sohle Secondary School: 71.6%Phulong Secondary School: 72.0%Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School: 72.3%Lefa-Ifa Secondary School: 73.8%Katleho-Impumelelo Secondary School: 73.8%Boitumelong Secondary School: 74.6%Mohaladitoe Secondary School: 74.6%Kwadukathole Comprehensive School: 75.1%Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School: 75.6%Geluksdal Secondary School: 75.8%Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School: 76.4%Crystal Park High: 76.5%Lehlabile Secondary School: 76.6%Makgetse Secondary School: 77.1%Lethulwazi Comprehensive School: 77.3%Mamellong Comprehensive: 77.6%Coronationville Secondary School: 78.1%Eersterust Secondary School: 78.1%Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School: 78.3%Leondale Secondary School: 78.8%Noordgesig Secondary School: 78.8%Masiqhakaze Secondary School: 79.1%Naledi Secondary School: 79.4%Cultura High School: 79.7%Nkumbulo Secondary School: 79.8%Eldorado Park Secondary School: 79.9%Phateng Secondary School: 80.1%Mapetla High School: 80.6%Khanya-Lesedi Sports School of Specialisation: 80.6%Rephafogile Secondary School: 80.7%Mncube Secondary School: 80.8%Je Malepe Secondary School: 80.9%Bokamoso Secondary School: 81.0%Kenneth Masekela Secondary School: 81.3%Thuto-Tiro Engineering School of Specialisation: 81.7%Phafogang Secondary School: 81.9%Madiba Secondary School: 82.4%Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School: 82.4%Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School: 82.6%Prosperitus Secondary School: 82.8%Rantailane Secondary School: 82.9%Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School: 83.0%Malvern High School: 83.1%Eureka High School: 83.3%Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School: 83.6%Maphutha Secondary School: 83.7%Inqayizivele Secondary School: 83.8%Phineas Xulu Secondary School: 84.0%Ponego Secondary School: 84.0%Memezelo Secondary School: 84.1%Kliptown Secondary School: 84.2%Phelindaba Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 84.2%Badirile Secondary School: 84.5%Missourilaan Secondary School: 84.5%Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation: 84.5%Sekanontoane Secondary School: 84.6%Mom Sebone Secondary School: 85.0%Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School: 85.1%Mahareng Secondary School: 85.7%Setumo - Khiba Secondary School: 85.8%Edenpark Secondary School: 85.9%Ratanda Secondary School: 85.9%Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School: 86.0%Residensia Secondary School: 86.0%Thutopele Secondary School: 86.3%Lebohang Secondary School: 86.3%P.H.L Moraka Secondary School: 86.5%Sikhululekile Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation: 86.5%Seshegong Secondary School: 86.6%Abel Motshoane Secondary School: 86.6%Eketsang Secondary School: 86.7%Kgetse-Ya-Tsie Secondary School: 87.2%Petit High School: 87.4%Modiri Secondary School: 87.5%David Hellen Peta Secondary School: 87.6%Masithwalisane Secondary School: 87.7%Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation: 87.9%Sijabulile Secondary School: 87.9%Buhle Park Secondary School: 87.9%Willowmead Secondary School: 88.1%Stanza Bopape Secondary School: 88.3%Mosupatsela Secondary School: 88.4%Ab Phokompe Secondary School: 88.4%Kagiso Secondary School: 88.7%Westbury Secondary School: 88.7%Hoërskool Bekker: 88.8%Randfontein Secondary School: 88.8%Seana Marena Secondary School: 88.8%John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation: 88.8%Wallmansthal Secondary School: 88.9%Ngaka Maseko Secondary School: 88.9%Eldomaine Secondary School: 89.0%Fons Luminis Secondary School: 89.0%Hlanganani Secondary School: 89.0%Lancea Vale Secondary School: 89.1%Lenz Public School: 89.2%Hl Setlalentoa Secondary School: 89.7%Letare Secondary School: 90.0%Emdeni Secondary School: 90.2%Tembisa Tourism and Hospitality School of Specialisation: 90.3%Tiyelelani Secondary School: 90.4%Masisebenze Comprehensive School: 90.5%Lethabong Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation: 90.7%Thomas Mofolo Secondary School: 90.8%Chief A. Luthuli Park Secondary School: 91.0%Nigel Secondary School: 91.4%Gatang Secondary School: 91.5%Amandasig Secondary School: 91.6%Ekangala Engineering School of Specialisation: 91.7%Daliwonga Secondary School: 91.8%Dr. A.T. Moreosele Secondary School: 91.9%Progress Comprehensive School: 92.1%Pj Simelane Secondary School: 92.4%Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School: 92.4%Nm Tsuene High School: 92.4%Kelokitso Comprehensive School: 92.7%Sg Mafaesa Secondary School: 93.2%George Khosa Secondary School: 93.6%Kwabhekilanga Secondary School: 94.0%Hoërskool Jan Viljoen: 94.2%Silver Oaks Secondary School: 94.4%Rand Meisieskool-Girls' School: 94.4%Bokgoni Technical Secondary School: 94.6%Letsatsing Primary Mine School: 94.7%Botse-Botse Secondary School: 95.1%Willow Crescent Secondary School: 95.7%Moqhaka Secondary School: 95.8%Hlomphanang Secondary School: 96.2%Ratshepo Secondary School: 96.6%Hoërskool F H Odendaal: 97.1%Hoërskool Fochville: 97.4%Laudium Secondary School: 97.6%Tembisa West Secondary School: 98.2%Thabo Secondary School: 98.4%Letsibogo Girls Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation: 98.8%Hoërskool Hugenote: 99.5%Jiyana Secondary School: 99.6%Forte Secondary School: 99.6%Moletsane Secondary School: 100.0%Soshanguve Automotive School of Specialisation: 100.0%This school: 91.4% This school

91.4% pass rate in 2025 — 111 Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng scored lower, 34 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Quintile 4 schools in Gauteng in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Edward Phatudi Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation58.8%
Senaoane Secondary School63.8%
Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School67.1%
Hofmeyr Secondary School67.1%
Tsako Thabo Secondary School69.7%
Hoër Tegniese Skool Springs71.3%
Setjhaba-Sohle Secondary School71.6%
Phulong Secondary School72.0%
Dr. Beyers Naude Secondary School72.3%
Lefa-Ifa Secondary School73.8%
Katleho-Impumelelo Secondary School73.8%
Boitumelong Secondary School74.6%
Mohaladitoe Secondary School74.6%
Kwadukathole Comprehensive School75.1%
Dr Wf Nkomo Secondary School75.6%
Geluksdal Secondary School75.8%
Nimrod Ndebele Secondary School76.4%
Crystal Park High76.5%
Lehlabile Secondary School76.6%
Makgetse Secondary School77.1%
Lethulwazi Comprehensive School77.3%
Mamellong Comprehensive77.6%
Coronationville Secondary School78.1%
Eersterust Secondary School78.1%
Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School78.3%
Leondale Secondary School78.8%
Noordgesig Secondary School78.8%
Masiqhakaze Secondary School79.1%
Naledi Secondary School79.4%
Cultura High School79.7%
Nkumbulo Secondary School79.8%
Eldorado Park Secondary School79.9%
Phateng Secondary School80.1%
Mapetla High School80.6%
Khanya-Lesedi Sports School of Specialisation80.6%
Rephafogile Secondary School80.7%
Mncube Secondary School80.8%
Je Malepe Secondary School80.9%
Bokamoso Secondary School81.0%
Kenneth Masekela Secondary School81.3%
Thuto-Tiro Engineering School of Specialisation81.7%
Phafogang Secondary School81.9%
Madiba Secondary School82.4%
Fr. Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Secondary School82.4%
Solomon Mahlangu Freedom School82.6%
Prosperitus Secondary School82.8%
Rantailane Secondary School82.9%
Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School83.0%
Malvern High School83.1%
Eureka High School83.3%
Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School83.6%
Maphutha Secondary School83.7%
Inqayizivele Secondary School83.8%
Phineas Xulu Secondary School84.0%
Ponego Secondary School84.0%
Memezelo Secondary School84.1%
Kliptown Secondary School84.2%
Phelindaba Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation84.2%
Badirile Secondary School84.5%
Missourilaan Secondary School84.5%
Ribane-Laka Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation84.5%
Sekanontoane Secondary School84.6%
Mom Sebone Secondary School85.0%
Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School85.1%
Mahareng Secondary School85.7%
Setumo - Khiba Secondary School85.8%
Edenpark Secondary School85.9%
Ratanda Secondary School85.9%
Palmridge Ext. 6 Secondary School86.0%
Residensia Secondary School86.0%
Thutopele Secondary School86.3%
Lebohang Secondary School86.3%
P.H.L Moraka Secondary School86.5%
Sikhululekile Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation86.5%
Seshegong Secondary School86.6%
Abel Motshoane Secondary School86.6%
Eketsang Secondary School86.7%
Kgetse-Ya-Tsie Secondary School87.2%
Petit High School87.4%
Modiri Secondary School87.5%
David Hellen Peta Secondary School87.6%
Masithwalisane Secondary School87.7%
Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation87.9%
Sijabulile Secondary School87.9%
Buhle Park Secondary School87.9%
Willowmead Secondary School88.1%
Stanza Bopape Secondary School88.3%
Mosupatsela Secondary School88.4%
Ab Phokompe Secondary School88.4%
Kagiso Secondary School88.7%
Westbury Secondary School88.7%
Hoërskool Bekker88.8%
Randfontein Secondary School88.8%
Seana Marena Secondary School88.8%
John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation88.8%
Wallmansthal Secondary School88.9%
Ngaka Maseko Secondary School88.9%
Eldomaine Secondary School89.0%
Fons Luminis Secondary School89.0%
Hlanganani Secondary School89.0%
Lancea Vale Secondary School89.1%
Lenz Public School89.2%
Hl Setlalentoa Secondary School89.7%
Letare Secondary School90.0%
Emdeni Secondary School90.2%
Tembisa Tourism and Hospitality School of Specialisation90.3%
Tiyelelani Secondary School90.4%
Masisebenze Comprehensive School90.5%
Lethabong Maths, Science and Ict School of Specialisation90.7%
Thomas Mofolo Secondary School90.8%
Chief A. Luthuli Park Secondary School91.0%
Nigel Secondary School (this school)91.4%
Gatang Secondary School91.5%
Amandasig Secondary School91.6%
Ekangala Engineering School of Specialisation91.7%
Daliwonga Secondary School91.8%
Dr. A.T. Moreosele Secondary School91.9%
Progress Comprehensive School92.1%
Pj Simelane Secondary School92.4%
Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School92.4%
Nm Tsuene High School92.4%
Kelokitso Comprehensive School92.7%
Sg Mafaesa Secondary School93.2%
George Khosa Secondary School93.6%
Kwabhekilanga Secondary School94.0%
Hoërskool Jan Viljoen94.2%
Silver Oaks Secondary School94.4%
Rand Meisieskool-Girls' School94.4%
Bokgoni Technical Secondary School94.6%
Letsatsing Primary Mine School94.7%
Botse-Botse Secondary School95.1%
Willow Crescent Secondary School95.7%
Moqhaka Secondary School95.8%
Hlomphanang Secondary School96.2%
Ratshepo Secondary School96.6%
Hoërskool F H Odendaal97.1%
Hoërskool Fochville97.4%
Laudium Secondary School97.6%
Tembisa West Secondary School98.2%
Thabo Secondary School98.4%
Letsibogo Girls Maths, Science & Ict School of Specialisation98.8%
Hoërskool Hugenote99.5%
Jiyana Secondary School99.6%
Forte Secondary School99.6%
Moletsane Secondary School100.0%
Soshanguve Automotive School of Specialisation100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Geography2023433990.7%
Geography2024302996.7%
Geography20255151100.0%
History2023444397.7%
History20243939100.0%
History2025575698.2%
Life Sciences2023363288.9%
Life Sciences2024312993.5%
Life Sciences2025524790.4%
Mathematical Literacy20234141100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2024292896.6%
Mathematical Literacy20255252100.0%
Mathematics2023342470.6%
Mathematics2024302686.7%
Mathematics2025443170.5%
Physical Sciences2023322681.3%
Physical Sciences2024292586.2%
Physical Sciences2025473370.2%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

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60 Azhed Avenue, Mackenzieville, Nigel
0118195077
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Distance to Major Centres

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Benoni45.8 km · 37 min
Germiston57.5 km · 43 min
Kempton Park60.8 km · 52 min

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What other schools are near Nigel Secondary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Happiness Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
763 learners 25 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools

Nigel · 0.7km away
Alrapark Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,213 learners 34 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools

Nigel · 1.4km away
Alrapark Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,587 learners 45 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools

Nigel · 1.4km away
Laerskool Hannes Visagie
PrimaryPublicQ5
555 learners 27 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 85% of similar schools

Nigel · 3km away
Nigel High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,095 learners 45 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 47% of similar schools

Nigel · 3.5km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public combined schools in Gauteng with Quintile 4.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Nigel Secondary School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Letsatsing Primary Mine School
CombinedPublicQ4
1,928 learners 60 educators 32:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Carletonville

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

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