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Public high school
Effingham Secondary School
Effingham Heights, KwaZulu-Natal
Effingham Secondary School is a public high school in Effingham Heights, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 869 learners and 28 educators, about 31 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 89.8% of its 128 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.8% of the school's 128 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 125 | 83.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 140 | 114 | 81.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 128 | 115 | 89.8% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 869 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 31 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500127132 |
| Exam centre number | 5411217 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Devshi Drive,effingham,redhill,4071 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 40205,redhill,4071 |
| Town | Effingham Heights |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Emgeni North |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500034 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Effingham Secondary School
Is Effingham Secondary School a public or private school?
Effingham Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Effingham Secondary 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 4 school.
What is Effingham Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.8% of its 128 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 83.9%, 2024 81.4%.
How many learners are at Effingham Secondary School?
869 learners and 28 educators (about 31 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Effingham Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500127132. Its exam centre number is 5411217.
Where is Effingham Secondary School?
1 Devshi Drive,effingham,redhill,4071. It is in Effingham Heights, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 564 0569.
Schools near Effingham Secondary School
Avoca Secondary School
Avoca, KwaZulu-Natal 927 m
91.7% matric 2025Effingham Heights Primary School
Effingham Heights, KwaZulu-Natal 949 m
St Michaels Primary School
Redhill, KwaZulu-Natal 1000 m
Corovoca Primary School
Avoca Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Greenwood Park Primary School
Greenwood Park, KwaZulu-Natal 1.9 km
Quarry Heights Primary School
Quarry Heights, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
North Crest Primary School
Parkhill, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Columbia Primary School
Greenwood Park, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.