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Public high school
Georgetown High School
Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal
Georgetown High School is a public high school in Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 450 learners and 46 educators, about 31.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.3% of its 211 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.3% of the school's 211 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 | 180 | 97.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 194 | 190 | 97.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 211 | 201 | 95.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 450 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500148333 |
| Exam centre number | 5311307 |
Address and location
| Street address | Georgetown Main Road,georgetown,pietermaritzburg,3217 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X207,edendale,3217 |
| Town | Edendale |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Edendale |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205012 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Georgetown High School
Is Georgetown High School a public or private school?
Georgetown High School is a public high school.
Does Georgetown High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Georgetown High School's matric pass rate?
95.3% of its 211 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 97.3%, 2024 97.9%.
How many learners are at Georgetown High School?
1 450 learners and 46 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Georgetown High School?
Its EMIS number is 500148333. Its exam centre number is 5311307.
Where is Georgetown High School?
Georgetown Main Road,georgetown,pietermaritzburg,3217. It is in Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 302 0958.
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94.6% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.