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Earlington Secondary School

Public secondary school · Longcroft, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

In Longcroft, Earlington Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It currently teaches around 975 learners.

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

Earlington Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Longcroft. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

975
Learners
31
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, Earlington 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 Earlington Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Earlington Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Earlington Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 975; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Earlington Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Earlington Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Earlington Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Earlington Secondary School's 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Earlington Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Earlington Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 975; is a public primary school, a different phase than Earlington Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Earlington Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 975; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Earlington Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
308 Earlcroft Close, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60478, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 500 2402
Email
earlington494@gmail.com
EMIS number
500125800

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Earlington 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 Earlington Secondary School directly, on 031 500 2402 or by email at earlington494@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Earlington 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 Earlington Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Earlington 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 Pinetown besides Earlington Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Earlington Secondary School?
Earlington Secondary School reported 975 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Earlington Secondary School?
Yes, Earlington 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 Earlington Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Earlington Secondary School.
Is Earlington Secondary School a public or private school?
Earlington Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Earlington Secondary School?
You can call 031 500 2402 or email earlington494@gmail.com. It is located at 308 Earlcroft Close, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.