Pinetown Junior Primary School
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal 359 m
Public high school
Pinetown Girls' High School
North Industria, KwaZulu-Natal
Pinetown Girls' High School is a public high school in North Industria, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 946 learners and 60 educators, about 15.8 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, 98.5% of its 197 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.5% of the school's 197 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158 | 155 | 98.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 212 | 201 | 94.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 197 | 194 | 98.5% | 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) | 946 |
| Educators (2025) | 60 |
| Learners per educator | 15.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500250490 |
| Exam centre number | 5412121 |
Address and location
| Street address | 136 Old Main Road,new Germany,pinetown,3610 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1153,pinetown,3600 |
| Town | North Industria |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Westville |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500018 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Pinetown Girls' High School
Is Pinetown Girls' High School a public or private school?
Pinetown Girls' High School is a public high school.
Does Pinetown 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 Pinetown Girls' High School's matric pass rate?
98.5% of its 197 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 98.1%, 2024 94.8%.
How many learners are at Pinetown Girls' High School?
946 learners and 60 educators (about 15.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Pinetown Girls' High School?
Its EMIS number is 500250490. Its exam centre number is 5412121.
Where is Pinetown Girls' High School?
136 Old Main Road,new Germany,pinetown,3610. It is in North Industria, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 701 1394.
Schools near Pinetown Girls' High School
John Wesley School
New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal 532 m
Highway College School
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal 607 m
100.0% matric 2025Pinetown Senior Primary School
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Pinetown Boys' High School
Cowies Hill Park, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
95.1% matric 2025Gelofte Skool
Ashley, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
92.9% matric 2025His Church Combined Achool
Alexander Park, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
St Benedict School
Ashley, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Benjamin Pine Primary School
Farningham Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.