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Alexandra High School
Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal
Alexandra High School is a public high school in Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 033 learners and 53 educators, about 19.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.2% of its 183 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.2% of the school's 183 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 179 | 90.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 183 | 177 | 96.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 183 | 176 | 96.2% | 90.6% |
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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 033 |
| Educators (2025) | 53 |
| Learners per educator | 19.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500100788 |
| Exam centre number | 5311301 |
Address and location
| Street address | 53 Alexandra Street,scottville,pietermaritzburg,3209 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X6,scottsville,3209 |
| Town | Scottsville |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Pmb Central |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205036 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Alexandra High School
Is Alexandra High School a public or private school?
Alexandra High School is a public high school.
Does Alexandra High 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 5 school.
What is Alexandra High School's matric pass rate?
96.2% of its 183 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 90.9%, 2024 96.7%.
How many learners are at Alexandra High School?
1 033 learners and 53 educators (about 19.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Alexandra High School?
Its EMIS number is 500100788. Its exam centre number is 5311301.
Where is Alexandra High School?
53 Alexandra Street,scottville,pietermaritzburg,3209. It is in Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 394 8252.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.