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Public high school
Estcourt Secondary School
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal
Estcourt Secondary School is a public high school in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 973 learners and 34 educators, about 28.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 89.3% of its 169 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.3% of the school's 169 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117 | 87 | 74.4% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 109 | 99 | 90.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 169 | 151 | 89.3% | 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) | 973 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500141858 |
| Exam centre number | 5211213 |
Address and location
| Street address | Alexander Street,wembezi,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 686,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Estcourt |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307010 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Secondary School
Is Estcourt Secondary School a public or private school?
Estcourt Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Estcourt 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 Estcourt Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.3% of its 169 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 74.4%, 2024 90.8%.
How many learners are at Estcourt Secondary School?
973 learners and 34 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Estcourt Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500141858. Its exam centre number is 5211213.
Where is Estcourt Secondary School?
Alexander Street,wembezi,escourt,3310. It is in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 352 5001.
Schools near Estcourt Secondary School
Drakensberg Secondary School
Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal 755 m
82.0% matric 2025Estcourt Primary School
Colita, KwaZulu-Natal 896 m
Rose of Sharon Primary School
Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal 970 m
M.L Sultan Estcourt Primary School
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
Sicebengolwazi Secondary School
Inkosi Langalibalele, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
100.0% matric 2025Estcourt High School
Brewitt Park, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
88.7% matric 2025Forderville Primary School
Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.9 km
Drakensview Primary School
Drakensview, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.