Public secondary school · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Howick circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 192 | 176 | 91.7% |
| 2024 | 187 | 167 | 89.3% |
| 2025 | 184 | 178 | 96.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311205.
Carter High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 93 | 49 | 52.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 96 | 94 | 97.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 52 | 35 | 67.3% |
| Life Sciences | 141 | 118 | 83.7% |
| Accounting | 28 | 21 | 75.0% |
| Business Studies | 112 | 107 | 95.5% |
| Geography | 76 | 76 | 100.0% |
| History | 63 | 61 | 96.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.