Nigel High School
Ad Altissima — To the Highest
Public secondary school · York Road, Ferryvale, Nigel, Gauteng · Founded 1963
A proud public secondary school in Ferryvale, Nigel, on the East Rand of Gauteng — shaping confident, capable young people since 1963.
Matric results
National Senior Certificate pass rate
| 2025 | 91.13% — 185 of 203 learners |
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| 2024 | 85.6% — 172 of 201 learners |
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| 2023 | 85.9% |
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| 2022 | 83.6% |
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About
Nigel High School is a school with a clear purpose: initiative, upliftment and achievement. We strive for excellence in academics, conduct and character. Founded 10 May 1963, we serve more than 1,080 learners with a staff of 46 educators. English is the language of teaching and learning.
Academics
Grades 8–9 (Junior Phase)
All learners take the full national curriculum: English Home Language; Afrikaans First Additional Language; Mathematics; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences (History and Geography); Technology; Economic and Management Sciences; Life Orientation; and Creative Arts.
Grades 10–12 (FET Phase)
Every learner takes four compulsory subjects — English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, and Life Orientation — and then chooses three more from the school's electives in the sciences, commerce and humanities, including Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, History, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Tourism, Hospitality Studies and Computer Applications Technology.
Admissions
Applications for new learners are made through the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) Online Admissions system, with supporting documents submitted to the school office. Please contact the office for the current application window and the documents required.
School terms
Term dates follow the Gauteng Department of Education school calendar. Please phone or email the office for the current year's dates and for public examination timetables.
Contact
York Road, Ferryvale, Nigel, 1490, Gauteng
Postal: P O Box 430, Nigel, 1490
Phone: (011) 814 8185
Email: nigelhs@global.co.za
Office hours: Mon–Fri, 07:30–14:30 (term time)
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