Oakford Primary School
Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal 315 m
Public high school
Sacred Heart Secondary School
Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal
Sacred Heart Secondary School is a public high school in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 579 learners and 25 educators, about 23.2 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 98.0% of its 102 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.0% of the school's 102 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 102 | 87.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 91 | 86 | 94.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 102 | 100 | 98.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 579 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 23.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500257187 |
| Exam centre number | 5412429 |
Address and location
| Street address | Oakford Priory,verulam,durban,4340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,verulam,4340 |
| Town | Verulam |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Phoenix North |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500060 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Sacred Heart Secondary School
Is Sacred Heart Secondary School a public or private school?
Sacred Heart Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sacred Heart Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Sacred Heart Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.0% of its 102 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 87.9%, 2024 94.5%.
How many learners are at Sacred Heart Secondary School?
579 learners and 25 educators (about 23.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sacred Heart Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500257187. Its exam centre number is 5412429.
Where is Sacred Heart Secondary School?
Oakford Priory,verulam,durban,4340. It is in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 078 629 9152.
Schools near Sacred Heart Secondary School
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Ndodembi Primary School
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100.0% matric 2025Masakhane Girls' Secondary School
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100.0% matric 2025Ogunjini Primary School
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Redcliffe Primary School
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Cottonlands Primary School
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Everest Heights Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.