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Russell High School
Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Russell High School is a public high school in Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 515 learners and 28 educators, about 18.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, all 83 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 83 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 94 | 95.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 105 | 101 | 96.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 83 | 83 | 100.0% | 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) | 515 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 18.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500256632 |
Address and location
| Street address | 149 Berg Street,central Town Pmb,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X9061,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
| Town | Central |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Pmb Central |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205027 |
| 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 Russell High School
Is Russell High School a public or private school?
Russell High School is a public high school.
Does Russell 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 Russell High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 83 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 95.9%, 2024 96.2%.
How many learners are at Russell High School?
515 learners and 28 educators (about 18.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Russell High School?
Its EMIS number is 500256632.
Where is Russell High School?
149 Berg Street,central Town Pmb,pietermaritzburg,3200. It is in Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 342 4631.
Schools near Russell High School
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Thornhill Christian College
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Nomaswazi High School
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90.6% matric 2025Little Ambassadors College
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Riverwood College
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98.6% matric 2025St Christopher's Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.