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Silver Heights Secondary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Silver Heights Secondary School is a public high school in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 077 learners and 42 educators, about 25.6 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, 81.3% of its 171 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.3% of the school's 171 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179 | 145 | 81.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 168 | 149 | 88.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 171 | 139 | 81.3% | 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) | 1 077 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 25.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500265660 |
Address and location
| Street address | 110 Silver Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 34,luxm,3207 |
| Town | Northdale |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Northdale |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205028 |
| 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 Silver Heights Secondary School
Is Silver Heights Secondary School a public or private school?
Silver Heights Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Silver Heights 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 Silver Heights Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.3% of its 171 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.0%, 2024 88.7%.
How many learners are at Silver Heights Secondary School?
1 077 learners and 42 educators (about 25.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Silver Heights Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500265660.
Where is Silver Heights Secondary School?
110 Silver Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 391 4524.
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97.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.