Alexandra High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Alexandra High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Scottsville, Alexandra High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,033

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Alexandra High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Alexandra High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 183 learners from Alexandra High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	197	179	90.9%
2024	183	177	96.7%
2025	183	176	96.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311301.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Alexandra High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	76	55	72.4%
Mathematical Literacy	107	106	99.1%
Physical Sciences	44	39	88.6%
Life Sciences	126	104	82.5%
Accounting	31	28	90.3%
Business Studies	112	107	95.5%
Geography	53	53	100.0%
History	45	45	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Alexandra High School's 1,033; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Alexandra High School's 96.2%.
Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School, 1,825 compared with 1,033; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexandra High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School, 1,722 compared with 1,033; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Alexandra High School's 96.2%.
Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Alexandra High School, 1,709 compared with 1,033; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Alexandra High School's 96.2%.
Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Alexandra High School's 1,033; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Alexandra High School's 96.2%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 53 Alexandra Street, Scottville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Postal: Private Bag X6, Scottsville, 3209
Telephone: 033 394 8252
Email: reception@alexhigh.org.za
EMIS number: 500100788

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Alexandra High School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alexandra High School directly, on 033 394 8252 or by email at reception@alexhigh.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Alexandra High School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Alexandra High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?

On the numbers that are published, Alexandra High School's matric pass rate of 96.2% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Alexandra High School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.

How big are the classes at Alexandra High School?

Alexandra High School reported 1,033 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Alexandra High School?

Yes, Alexandra High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Alexandra High School's matric results like?

Alexandra High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's up from 90.9% in 2023.

Is Alexandra High School a public or private school?

Alexandra High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Alexandra High School?

You can call 033 394 8252 or email reception@alexhigh.org.za. It is located at 53 Alexandra Street, Scottville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.