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Heather Secondary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Heather Secondary School is a public high school in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 207 learners and 46 educators, about 26.2 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, 97.2% of its 251 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.2% of the school's 251 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 216 | 192 | 88.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 209 | 183 | 87.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 251 | 244 | 97.2% | 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) | 1 207 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 26.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500154512 |
| Exam centre number | 5311214 |
Address and location
| Street address | 27 Heather,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 903,luxmi,3207 |
| Town | Northdale |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Northdale |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205028 |
| 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 Heather Secondary School
Is Heather Secondary School a public or private school?
Heather Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Heather 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 Heather Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.2% of its 251 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.9%, 2024 87.6%.
How many learners are at Heather Secondary School?
1 207 learners and 46 educators (about 26.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Heather Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500154512. Its exam centre number is 5311214.
Where is Heather Secondary School?
27 Heather,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 391 5981.
Schools near Heather Secondary School
Ridge View Primary School
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Regina Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 698 m
Rosefern Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 746 m
Northdale Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 827 m
Silver Heights Secondary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 848 m
81.3% matric 2025Green Hill Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
Northlands Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Union Park Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.