St. Davids Diocesan School
Umvoti, KwaZulu-Natal 62 m
Public high school
Greytown High School
Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal
Greytown High School is a public high school in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 610 learners and 33 educators, about 18.5 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, 99.0% of its 102 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.0% of the school's 102 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 79 | 96.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 81 | 80 | 98.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 102 | 101 | 99.0% | 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) | 610 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 18.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500151922 |
| Exam centre number | 5212408 |
Address and location
| Street address | Muden Road,greytown,3250 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5577,greytown,3250 |
| Town | Greytown |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umzinyathi |
| Circuit | Umdlovana |
| Municipality | Umvoti Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52405009 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Greytown High School
Is Greytown High School a public or private school?
Greytown High School is a public high school.
Does Greytown 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 Greytown High School's matric pass rate?
99.0% of its 102 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 96.3%, 2024 98.8%.
How many learners are at Greytown High School?
610 learners and 33 educators (about 18.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Greytown High School?
Its EMIS number is 500151922. Its exam centre number is 5212408.
Where is Greytown High School?
Muden Road,greytown,3250. It is in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. Phone 033 413 2146.
Schools near Greytown High School
Greytown Junior School
Umvoti, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
Indlovana Primary School
Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
Kammaland Primary School
Umvoti, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
Wembley College
Wembley, Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Greytown Primary School
Umvoti, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Tholinhlanhla Primary School
Enhlalakahle, Enhlalakahle Township, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
Greytown Secondary School
Umvoti, KwaZulu-Natal 2.9 km
95.5% matric 2025Buhlebuyeza Secondary School
Enhlalakahle, KwaZulu-Natal 3.4 km
71.4% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.