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Carter High School

Public secondary school · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Howick circuit)

In Pietermaritzburg, Carter High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 96.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Carter High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Carter High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Pietermaritzburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,078
Learners
66
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, Carter High 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 Carter High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Carter High School entered 184 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319217691.7%
202418716789.3%
202518417896.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311205.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Carter High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics934952.7%
Mathematical Literacy969497.9%
Physical Sciences523567.3%
Life Sciences14111883.7%
Accounting282175.0%
Business Studies11210795.5%
Geography7676100.0%
History636196.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Carter High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Carter High School, 2,003 compared with 1,078; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Carter High School's 96.7%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Carter High School's 1,078; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carter High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Carter High School's 1,078; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Carter High School's 96.7%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Carter High School's 1,078; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Carter High School's 96.7%.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Carter High School, 1,640 compared with 1,078; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Carter High School's 96.7%).
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
22 Cater Drive, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, 3202
Postal
Private Bag X3, Cascades, 3202
Telephone
033 345 1922
Website
carterhigh.co.za
Email
marketing@carterhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500114700

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carter 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 Carter High School directly, on 033 345 1922 or by email at admin@carterhigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carter High 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 Carter High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Carter High School's matric pass rate of 96.7% 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 Carter High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Carter High School?
Carter High School reported 1,078 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Carter High School?
Yes, Carter 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 Carter High School's matric results like?
Carter High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. That's up from 91.7% in 2023.
Is Carter High School a public or private school?
Carter High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carter High School?
You can call 033 345 1922 or email admin@carterhigh.co.za. It is located at 22 Cater Drive, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, 3202.