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Public high school
Roseville Secondary School
Lilly Road, KwaZulu-Natal
Roseville Secondary School is a public high school in Lilly Road, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 961 learners and 38 educators, about 25.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 89.1% of its 137 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.1% of the school's 137 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 132 | 107 | 81.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 78 | 75 | 96.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 137 | 122 | 89.1% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 961 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 25.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500256521 |
| Exam centre number | 5312311 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lily Road,roseville,umzinto,4200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X505,umzinto,4200 |
| Town | Lilly Road |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Umdoni |
| Municipality | Umdoni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52102012 |
| 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 Roseville Secondary School
Is Roseville Secondary School a public or private school?
Roseville Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Roseville 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 4 school.
What is Roseville Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.1% of its 137 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.1%, 2024 96.2%.
How many learners are at Roseville Secondary School?
961 learners and 38 educators (about 25.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Roseville Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500256521. Its exam centre number is 5312311.
Where is Roseville Secondary School?
Lily Road,roseville,umzinto,4200. It is in Lilly Road, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 974 1296.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.