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Avoca Secondary School

Public secondary school · Avoca, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

Welcome to Avoca Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Avoca. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,022 learners.

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Avoca Secondary School is a public secondary school in Avoca. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,022
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Avoca Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Avoca Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Avoca Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Avoca Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,022; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Avoca Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Avoca Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,022; is a public primary school, a different phase than Avoca Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Avoca Secondary School's 1,022; is a public primary school, a different phase than Avoca Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Avoca Secondary School's 1,022, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Avoca Secondary School's 1,022; is a public primary school, a different phase than Avoca Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
60 Bhamo Avenue, Avoca, Durban, 4051
Postal
Post Office, Avoca, 4051
Telephone
031 564 1183
Email
info@avocasec.co.za
EMIS number
500104451

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Avoca Secondary 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 Avoca Secondary School directly, on 031 564 1183 or by email at info@avocasec.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Avoca Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Avoca Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Avoca Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Avoca Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Avoca Secondary School?
Avoca Secondary School reported 1,022 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Avoca Secondary School?
Yes, Avoca Secondary 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 Avoca Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Avoca Secondary School.
Is Avoca Secondary School a public or private school?
Avoca Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Avoca Secondary School?
You can call 031 564 1183 or email info@avocasec.co.za. It is located at 60 Bhamo Avenue, Avoca, Durban, 4051.