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M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal
M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School is a public high school in Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 085 learners and 41 educators, about 26.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 95.1% of its 182 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.1% of the school's 182 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 168 | 82.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 164 | 146 | 89.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 182 | 173 | 95.1% | 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) | 1 085 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500189662 |
| Exam centre number | 5311316 |
Address and location
| Street address | 8 Greytown Road,pietermartizburg,3235 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 8337,cumberwood,3235 |
| Town | Pietermaritzburg Central |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Pmb Central |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205033 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
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Questions about M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School
Is M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School a public or private school?
M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School is a public high school.
Does M.L. Sultan (PMB) 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 5 school.
What is M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.1% of its 182 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 82.0%, 2024 89.0%.
How many learners are at M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School?
1 085 learners and 41 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500189662. Its exam centre number is 5311316.
Where is M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School?
8 Greytown Road,pietermartizburg,3235. It is in Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 342 0039.
Schools near M.L. Sultan (PMB) Secondary School
Shri Vishnu Primary School
City, KwaZulu-Natal 353 m
Pietermaritz Primary School
The Msunduzi, KwaZulu-Natal 443 m
Forest Hill Primary School
Woodlands, KwaZulu-Natal 459 m
Islamia Muslim School
The Msunduzi, KwaZulu-Natal 621 m
Open Gate Special School
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Berg Street Primary School
Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal 713 m
Alston Primary School
Pmb Central, KwaZulu-Natal 991 m
Mountain Rise Primary School
Mountain Rise, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.