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Portshepstone International High School
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal
Portshepstone International High School is a private high school in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 47 learners and 8 educators, about 5.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (168 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 41.7% of its 12 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
41.7% of the school's 12 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 16 | 84.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 23 | 20 | 87.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 12 | 5 | 41.7% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 47 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 5.9 (province average 12) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 41 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500442594 |
| Exam centre number | 5312244 |
Address and location
| Street address | 54 Reynold Street Port Shepstone Port Shepstone 4240 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 400,portshepstone,4240 |
| Town | Port Shepstone |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Ogwini |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52106018 |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Portshepstone International High School
Is Portshepstone International High School a public or private school?
Portshepstone International High School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Portshepstone International High School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Portshepstone International High School's matric pass rate?
41.7% of its 12 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 84.2%, 2024 87.0%.
How many learners are at Portshepstone International High School?
47 learners and 8 educators (about 5.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 41 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Portshepstone International High School?
Its EMIS number is 500442594. Its exam centre number is 5312244.
Where is Portshepstone International High School?
54 Reynold Street Port Shepstone Port Shepstone 4240. It is in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 624 1050.
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