Scottburgh Primary School
Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal 93 m
Public high school
Scottburgh High School - 2017
Umdoni, KwaZulu-Natal
Scottburgh High School - 2017 is a public high school in Umdoni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 671 learners and 46 educators, about 14.6 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 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, 94.2% of its 120 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.2% of the school's 120 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 92 | 98.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 111 | 109 | 98.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 120 | 113 | 94.2% | 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) | 671 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 14.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500259518 |
Address and location
| Street address | 41 Allen Street,scottburg,scottburgh,4180 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 67,scottburgh,4180 |
| Town | Umdoni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Umdoni |
| Municipality | Umdoni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52102015 |
| 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 Scottburgh High School - 2017
Is Scottburgh High School - 2017 a public or private school?
Scottburgh High School - 2017 is a public high school.
Does Scottburgh High School - 2017 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 Scottburgh High School - 2017's matric pass rate?
94.2% of its 120 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 98.9%, 2024 98.2%.
How many learners are at Scottburgh High School - 2017?
671 learners and 46 educators (about 14.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Scottburgh High School - 2017?
Its EMIS number is 500259518.
Where is Scottburgh High School - 2017?
41 Allen Street,scottburg,scottburgh,4180. It is in Umdoni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 976 1223.
Schools near Scottburgh High School - 2017
St Francis Primary School
Umdoni, KwaZulu-Natal 2.7 km
Mahlashana Senior Primary School
Amandawe Mission, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Gugulesizwe High School
Amandawe, KwaZulu-Natal 4.6 km
92.9% matric 2025Amandawe Junior Primary School
Dududu Road Near Uccsa, KwaZulu-Natal 4.9 km
Amahlongwa Juniour Primary School
Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal 6.3 km
Kwa Hluzingqondo High School
Amahlongwa, KwaZulu-Natal 6.3 km
96.8% matric 2025Injabulo Senior Primary School
Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal 6.4 km
Shonkweni Primary School
Dududu Main Road, KwaZulu-Natal 6.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.