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Lamontville High School
Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Lamontville High School is a public high school in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 494 learners and 49 educators, about 30.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.6% of its 158 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.6% of the school's 158 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 169 | 137 | 81.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 172 | 157 | 91.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 158 | 151 | 95.6% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 494 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 30.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500185074 |
| Exam centre number | 5411118 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1171 Gwala Street,lamontville,durban,4059 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X01,merebank,4059 |
| Town | Ethekwini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Mxenge |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500075 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Lamontville High School
Is Lamontville High School a public or private school?
Lamontville High School is a public high school.
Does Lamontville High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Lamontville High School's matric pass rate?
95.6% of its 158 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.1%, 2024 91.3%.
How many learners are at Lamontville High School?
1 494 learners and 49 educators (about 30.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Lamontville High School?
Its EMIS number is 500185074. Its exam centre number is 5411118.
Where is Lamontville High School?
1171 Gwala Street,lamontville,durban,4059. It is in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 462 2412.
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95.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.