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Public high school
Maria Louw Senior Secondary School
Victory Park, Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Maria Louw Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Victory Park, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 094 learners and 38 educators, about 28.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 72.8% of its 147 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.8% of the school's 147 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 182 | 139 | 76.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 162 | 127 | 78.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 147 | 107 | 72.8% | 84.2% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 094 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 23 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600441 |
| Exam centre number | 4331036 |
Address and location
| Street address | Scholar's Walk, Victoria Park, Queenstown, 5320 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 393, Queenstown, 5320 |
| Suburb / area | Victory Park |
| Town | Queenstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Maria Louw Senior Secondary School
Is Maria Louw Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Maria Louw Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Maria Louw Senior 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 Maria Louw Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
72.8% of its 147 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.4%, 2024 78.4%.
How many learners are at Maria Louw Senior Secondary School?
1 094 learners and 38 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 23 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Maria Louw Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600441. Its exam centre number is 4331036.
Where is Maria Louw Senior Secondary School?
Scholar's Walk, Victoria Park, Queenstown, 5320. It is in Victory Park, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 045 854 9977.
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