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Kharina Secondary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Kharina 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 1 193 learners and 46 educators, about 25.9 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, 92.7% of its 179 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.7% of the school's 179 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 208 | 167 | 80.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 192 | 173 | 90.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 179 | 166 | 92.7% | 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) | 1 193 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 25.9 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500173752 |
| Exam centre number | 5311220 |
Address and location
| Street address | 390 Regina Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 649,luxmi,3207 |
| Town | Northdale |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Swayimane |
| 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 Kharina Secondary School
Is Kharina Secondary School a public or private school?
Kharina Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kharina 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 Kharina Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.7% of its 179 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 80.3%, 2024 90.1%.
How many learners are at Kharina Secondary School?
1 193 learners and 46 educators (about 25.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Kharina Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500173752. Its exam centre number is 5311220.
Where is Kharina Secondary School?
390 Regina Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 391 4551.
Schools near Kharina Secondary School
Newholme Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 388 m
Suncrest Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 954 m
Regina Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 979 m
Silver Heights Secondary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
81.3% matric 2025Springhaven Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Northbury Park Secondary School
Bombay Heights, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
92.0% matric 2025Heather Secondary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
97.2% matric 2025Northdale Primary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.