Howick West Primary School
uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal 937 m
Public high school
Howick Secondary School
Howick West, KwaZulu-Natal
Howick Secondary School is a public high school in Howick West, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 537 learners and 23 educators, about 23.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, all 74 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 74 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 123 | 109 | 88.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 98 | 94 | 95.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 74 | 74 | 100.0% | 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) | 537 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 23.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500158730 |
| Exam centre number | 5311217 |
Address and location
| Street address | Devine Road,howickwest,howick,3290 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 361,howick,3290 |
| Town | Howick West |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Howick |
| Municipality | uMngeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52202001 |
| 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 Howick Secondary School
Is Howick Secondary School a public or private school?
Howick Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Howick 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 Howick Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 74 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.6%, 2024 95.9%.
How many learners are at Howick Secondary School?
537 learners and 23 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Howick Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500158730. Its exam centre number is 5311217.
Where is Howick Secondary School?
Devine Road,howickwest,howick,3290. It is in Howick West, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 330 8462.
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97.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.