Merlewood Primary School
Merlewood, KwaZulu-Natal 784 m
Public high school
Merlewood Secondary School
N2 Main Harding Road, KwaZulu-Natal
Merlewood Secondary School is a public high school in N2 Main Harding Road, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 241 learners and 37 educators, about 33.5 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, 97.8% of its 182 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% 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 | 144 | 125 | 86.8% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 152 | 149 | 98.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 182 | 178 | 97.8% | 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) | 1 241 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 33.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 426 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500342842 |
Address and location
| Street address | 7512 F Merlwood Extension,merlwood,port Shepstone,4240 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 10075,marburg,4252 |
| Town | N2 Main Harding Road |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Ogwini |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52106017 |
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 Merlewood Secondary School
Is Merlewood Secondary School a public or private school?
Merlewood Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Merlewood Secondary 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 Merlewood Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 182 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 86.8%, 2024 98.0%.
How many learners are at Merlewood Secondary School?
1 241 learners and 37 educators (about 33.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Merlewood Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500342842.
Where is Merlewood Secondary School?
7512 F Merlwood Extension,merlwood,port Shepstone,4240. It is in N2 Main Harding Road, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 063 132 7818.
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92.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.