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Public high school
Sivanada Technical High School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal
Sivanada Technical High School is a public high school in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 264 learners and 36 educators, about 35.1 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, 86.3% of its 205 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.3% of the school's 205 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 | 134 | 83.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 150 | 136 | 90.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 205 | 177 | 86.3% | 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) | 1 264 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 35.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500269138 |
| Exam centre number | 5412336 |
Address and location
| Street address | Fs Malandela Road,kwamashu,durban,3630 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 13,westville,3630 |
| Town | Kwamashu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Malandela |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500046 |
| 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 Sivanada Technical High School
Is Sivanada Technical High School a public or private school?
Sivanada Technical High School is a public high school.
Does Sivanada Technical 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 4 school.
What is Sivanada Technical High School's matric pass rate?
86.3% of its 205 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 83.2%, 2024 90.7%.
How many learners are at Sivanada Technical High School?
1 264 learners and 36 educators (about 35.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sivanada Technical High School?
Its EMIS number is 500269138. Its exam centre number is 5412336.
Where is Sivanada Technical High School?
Fs Malandela Road,kwamashu,durban,3630. It is in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 944 0844.
Schools near Sivanada Technical High School
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Dr B.W. Vilakazi Primary School
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Silimela Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.