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Public high school
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School
Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is a public high school in Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 165 learners and 69 educators, about 16.9 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, 98.6% of its 210 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.6% of the school's 210 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 216 | 213 | 98.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 206 | 205 | 99.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 210 | 207 | 98.6% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 165 |
| Educators (2025) | 69 |
| Learners per educator | 16.9 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500250342 |
| Exam centre number | 5311319 |
Address and location
| Street address | Alexandra Road,scottville,pietermaritzburg,3209 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5,scottsville,3209 |
| Town | Scottsville |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Pmb Central |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205027 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School
Is Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School a public or private school?
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is a public high school.
Does Pietermaritzburg Girls' High 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 Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's matric pass rate?
98.6% of its 210 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 98.6%, 2024 99.5%.
How many learners are at Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?
1 165 learners and 69 educators (about 16.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?
Its EMIS number is 500250342. Its exam centre number is 5311319.
Where is Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?
Alexandra Road,scottville,pietermaritzburg,3209. It is in Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 386 9271.
Schools near Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School
Pelham Senior Primary School
Pelham, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Alexandra High School
Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
96.2% matric 2025Maritzburg College
Pelham, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
99.6% matric 2025Ridge Junior Primary School
Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Chistlehurst Academics and Arts
Camps Drift, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
92.3% matric 2025Community of Love Cobined School
Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Bisley Park Primary School
Bisley, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Epworth Secondary School
Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.