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Public high school
Howick High School
Greendale Park, KwaZulu-Natal
Howick High School is a public high school in Greendale Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 536 learners and 41 educators, about 13.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 97.0% of its 99 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.0% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83 | 83 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 95 | 95 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 99 | 96 | 97.0% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 536 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 13.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500158619 |
| Exam centre number | 5311216 |
Address and location
| Street address | Amber Avenue,greendale Park,howick,3290 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X21,howick,3290 |
| Town | Greendale Park |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Howick |
| Municipality | uMngeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52202002 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Howick High School
Is Howick High School a public or private school?
Howick High School is a public high school.
Does Howick 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 5 school.
What is Howick High School's matric pass rate?
97.0% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Howick High School?
536 learners and 41 educators (about 13.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Howick High School?
Its EMIS number is 500158619. Its exam centre number is 5311216.
Where is Howick High School?
Amber Avenue,greendale Park,howick,3290. It is in Greendale Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 330 2858.
Schools near Howick High School
Howick Preparatory School
uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal 1.8 km
Mount Carmel Christian Senior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Mount Carmel Christian School
uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km
Injoloba Secondary School
Kwamevana Township, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
94.4% matric 2025Nogqaza Primary School
Kwamevana Township, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Howick Secondary School
Howick West, KwaZulu-Natal 3.4 km
100.0% matric 2025Howick West Primary School
uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal 3.8 km
Cosmo Primary School
Tumbleweed, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.