Madwaleni Primary School
Madwaleni Area, KwaZulu-Natal 977 m
Public high school
Ralph Hardingham High School
Via Kilmun Stores, KwaZulu-Natal
Ralph Hardingham High School is a public high school in Via Kilmun Stores, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 852 learners and 28 educators, about 30.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.5% of its 112 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.5% of the school's 112 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 87 | 82.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 107 | 80 | 74.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 112 | 98 | 87.5% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 852 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500308284 |
| Exam centre number | 5313329 |
Address and location
| Street address | Madwaleni Location,khilimoni,underberg,3257 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 304,underberg,3257 |
| Town | Via Kilmun Stores |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Centocow |
| Municipality | Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54306004 |
| Former department | New 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 Ralph Hardingham High School
Is Ralph Hardingham High School a public or private school?
Ralph Hardingham High School is a public high school.
Does Ralph Hardingham High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ralph Hardingham High School's matric pass rate?
87.5% of its 112 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 82.1%, 2024 74.8%.
How many learners are at Ralph Hardingham High School?
852 learners and 28 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ralph Hardingham High School?
Its EMIS number is 500308284. Its exam centre number is 5313329.
Where is Ralph Hardingham High School?
Madwaleni Location,khilimoni,underberg,3257. It is in Via Kilmun Stores, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 082 250 1910.
Schools near Ralph Hardingham High School
Imvuleni Primary School
Kilmun Area Thonsini Location, KwaZulu-Natal 2.9 km
Emagcakini Primary School
Ward 4 Dr Ndz Municipality, Esidangeni, Kilmun, KwaZulu-Natal 3.5 km
Umfulumane Primary School
Location, KwaZulu-Natal 3.7 km
Mashayilanga Primary School
Kilmun Area, KwaZulu-Natal 4.5 km
Skofill High School
Kilmun, KwaZulu-Natal 5.6 km
93.2% matric 2025Umgano Primary School
New Village, KwaZulu-Natal 6.9 km
Nsimbini Primary School
Kilmun Area, D200, KwaZulu-Natal 7.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.