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Carter High School
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Carter High School is a public high school in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 078 learners and 66 educators, about 16.3 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, 96.7% of its 184 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.7% of the school's 184 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 192 | 176 | 91.7% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 187 | 167 | 89.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 184 | 178 | 96.7% | 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) | 1 078 |
| Educators (2025) | 66 |
| Learners per educator | 16.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500114700 |
| Exam centre number | 5311205 |
Address and location
| Street address | 22 Cater Drive,athlone,pietermaritzburg,3202 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X3,cascades,3202 |
| Town | Pietermaritzburg |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Howick |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205025 |
| 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 Carter High School
Is Carter High School a public or private school?
Carter High School is a public high school.
Does Carter 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 Carter High School's matric pass rate?
96.7% of its 184 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 91.7%, 2024 89.3%.
How many learners are at Carter High School?
1 078 learners and 66 educators (about 16.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Carter High School?
Its EMIS number is 500114700. Its exam centre number is 5311205.
Where is Carter High School?
22 Cater Drive,athlone,pietermaritzburg,3202. It is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 345 1922.
Schools near Carter High School
Athlone Primary School
Athlone, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
Cordwalles Preparatory School
Town Hill, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Riverwood College
Clarendon, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
98.6% matric 2025Clarendon Primary School
Clarendon, KwaZulu-Natal 1.9 km
The Wykeham Collegiate Combined School
Clarendon, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km
Three Oaks Primary School
The Msunduzi, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
Alston Primary School
Pmb Central, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.