Maritzburg Muslim School for Girls
Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal 101 m
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Raisethorpe Secondary School
Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal
Raisethorpe Secondary School is a public high school in Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 195 learners and 54 educators, about 22.1 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, 97.0% of its 232 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.0% of the school's 232 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 215 | 198 | 92.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 220 | 211 | 95.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 232 | 225 | 97.0% | 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) | 1 195 |
| Educators (2025) | 54 |
| Learners per educator | 22.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500254671 |
| Exam centre number | 5311230 |
Address and location
| Street address | 635 Greytown Road,raisethorpe,pietermaritzburg,3201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,raisethorpe,3201 |
| Town | Raisethorpe |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Northdale |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205031 |
| 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 Raisethorpe Secondary School
Is Raisethorpe Secondary School a public or private school?
Raisethorpe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Raisethorpe 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 Raisethorpe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.0% of its 232 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.1%, 2024 95.9%.
How many learners are at Raisethorpe Secondary School?
1 195 learners and 54 educators (about 22.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Raisethorpe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500254671. Its exam centre number is 5311230.
Where is Raisethorpe Secondary School?
635 Greytown Road,raisethorpe,pietermaritzburg,3201. It is in Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 387 4201.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.