Estcourt Christian Academy
Brewitt Park, KwaZulu-Natal 827 m
Public high school
Estcourt High School
Brewitt Park, KwaZulu-Natal
Estcourt High School is a public high school in Brewitt Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 831 learners and 38 educators, about 21.9 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, 88.7% of its 133 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.7% of the school's 133 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 125 | 92.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 141 | 138 | 97.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 133 | 118 | 88.7% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 831 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 21.9 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500141710 |
| Exam centre number | 5211212 |
Address and location
| Street address | Martin and Hellett Road,wembezi,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X7070,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Brewitt Park |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307017 |
| 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 Estcourt High School
Is Estcourt High School a public or private school?
Estcourt High School is a public high school.
Does Estcourt 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 4 school.
What is Estcourt High School's matric pass rate?
88.7% of its 133 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.6%, 2024 97.9%.
How many learners are at Estcourt High School?
831 learners and 38 educators (about 21.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Estcourt High School?
Its EMIS number is 500141710. Its exam centre number is 5211212.
Where is Estcourt High School?
Martin and Hellett Road,wembezi,escourt,3310. It is in Brewitt Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 352 3130.
Schools near Estcourt High School
Rose of Sharon Primary School
Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal 969 m
M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
Drakensview Primary School
Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
St Gregory Primary School
Inkosi Langalibalele, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
Drakensberg Secondary School
Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
82.0% matric 2025Estcourt Secondary School
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
89.3% matric 2025Siraatul Haq Islamic School and Madrasah
7-10th Avenue, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
100.0% matric 2025Estcourt Primary School
Colita, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.