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Overport Secondary School
Overport, KwaZulu-Natal
Overport Secondary School is a public high school in Overport, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 124 learners and 41 educators, about 27.4 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, 89.1% of its 183 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.1% of the school's 183 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 229 | 200 | 87.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 170 | 157 | 92.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 183 | 163 | 89.1% | 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) | 1 124 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 27.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500245458 |
| Exam centre number | 5411232 |
Address and location
| Street address | Dnr of Essendene and Brickfield Road,overport,durban,4067 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 701290,overport,4067 |
| Town | Overport |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500031 |
| 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 Overport Secondary School
Is Overport Secondary School a public or private school?
Overport Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Overport 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 Overport Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.1% of its 183 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 87.3%, 2024 92.4%.
How many learners are at Overport Secondary School?
1 124 learners and 41 educators (about 27.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Overport Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500245458. Its exam centre number is 5411232.
Where is Overport Secondary School?
Dnr of Essendene and Brickfield Road,overport,durban,4067. It is in Overport, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 207 3277.
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