Nellmapius Secondary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Nellmapius Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 700400088, Nellmapius Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Pretoria, Gauteng. The 2025 academic year saw 1898 enrolled learners instructed by 58 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nellmapius Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Nellmapius Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Nellmapius Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Nellmapius Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,898 learners with a teaching staff of 58 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Nellmapius Secondary School is situated in Pretoria (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 481, Nellmapius Road, Nellmapius Ext 1, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: 1730 Silverton 0127.
Curriculum & Academics
Nellmapius Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nellmapius Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nellmapius Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
481, Nellmapius Road, Nellmapius Ext 1, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
1730 Silverton 0127
Phone
+27 12 814 2011Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400088
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.