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Grove-End Secondary School
Grove End, KwaZulu-Natal
Grove-End Secondary School is a public high school in Grove End, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 774 learners and 27 educators, about 28.7 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 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 95.6% of its 113 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.6% of the school's 113 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 93 | 88.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 105 | 102 | 97.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 113 | 108 | 95.6% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 774 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500152255 |
| Exam centre number | 5412416 |
Address and location
| Street address | 428 Grove End Drive,phoenix,durban,4300 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 55,mountedgecombe,4300 |
| Town | Grove End |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Verulam |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500050 |
| 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 Grove-End Secondary School
Is Grove-End Secondary School a public or private school?
Grove-End Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Grove-End 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 5 school.
What is Grove-End Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.6% of its 113 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.6%, 2024 97.1%.
How many learners are at Grove-End Secondary School?
774 learners and 27 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Grove-End Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500152255. Its exam centre number is 5412416.
Where is Grove-End Secondary School?
428 Grove End Drive,phoenix,durban,4300. It is in Grove End, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 539 5733.
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Eastbury Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.