The following learners from Nigel High School were elected 2016 prefects: Basetsana Nkosi, Kananelo Maduma, Thoriso Hlahane, Busisiwe Gumbi, Mahlatse Mawela, Landiwe Mahlangu, Hlengiwe Nxumalo, Nosi Ntalo, Moipone Lebenya, Ntebogeng Mokhotla, Tshegofatso Mahlangu (head girl), Grace Nkopane, Nomonde Fase, Chadwin Johnson, Thabang Gama, Karabo Sibiya, Sibusiso Magazi, Lokeleng Sejosing, Siphesihle Sibeko, Siyabonga Nhlapo, Ricardo Pillay (head boy), Samkele Radebe, Lesego Rapodile and Kgothatso Msiza.