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Public high school
Isipingo Secondary School
Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal
Isipingo Secondary School is a public high school in Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 920 learners and 38 educators, about 24.2 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, 85.2% of its 149 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.2% of the school's 149 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 183 | 152 | 83.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 163 | 144 | 88.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 149 | 127 | 85.2% | 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) | 920 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 24.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500168720 |
| Exam centre number | 5411409 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Wattle Place,isipingo Hills,durban,4115 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 26450,isipingo Beach,4115 |
| Town | Isipingo |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Isipingo |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500090 |
| 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 Isipingo Secondary School
Is Isipingo Secondary School a public or private school?
Isipingo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Isipingo 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 Isipingo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.2% of its 149 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 83.1%, 2024 88.3%.
How many learners are at Isipingo Secondary School?
920 learners and 38 educators (about 24.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Isipingo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500168720. Its exam centre number is 5411409.
Where is Isipingo Secondary School?
1 Wattle Place,isipingo Hills,durban,4115. It is in Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 919 2016.
Schools near Isipingo Secondary School
Isipingo Hills Primary School
Isipingo Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 993 m
Shumayela Secondary School
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
100.0% matric 2025Primrose Primary School
Isipingo Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Kamalinee Primary School
Lotus Park, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Isipingo Primary School
Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Badelile Primary School
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Umbelebele Secondary School
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
92.2% matric 2025Windy Heights Primary School
Malukazi, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.