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Edendale Technical High School

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

Edendale Technical High School is a public secondary school in Edendale. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.3% pass rate.

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Located in Edendale, Edendale Technical High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,709
Learners
62
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Edendale Technical High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Edendale Technical High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 357 matric candidates from Edendale Technical High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332624976.4%
202425624495.3%
202535727677.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311210.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Edendale Technical High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20411857.8%
Physical Sciences1207965.8%
Life Sciences19316183.4%
Accounting847589.3%
Economics847994.0%
English First Additional Language256256100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Edendale Technical High School.

  • Emzamweni High School sits in roughly the same size range as Edendale Technical High School, at 2,003 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.2% against Edendale Technical High School's 77.3%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is a similar size to Edendale Technical High School, with 1,825 learners against 1,709; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edendale Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is a similar size to Edendale Technical High School, with 1,722 learners against 1,709; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.9% against Edendale Technical High School's 77.3%.
  • Mconjwana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Edendale Technical High School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Edendale Technical High School's 77.3%.
  • Mpumelelo Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Edendale Technical High School, at 1,577 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edendale Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
1 Garden Street, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217
Postal
P.o.box 225, Edendale, 3217
Telephone
033 399 5506
Website
edendaleschool.co.za
Email
info@edendaleschool.co.za
EMIS number
500126873

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edendale Technical 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 Edendale Technical High School directly, on 033 399 5506 or by email at Edendaletechnicalhighschool@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edendale Technical 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 Edendale Technical High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Edendale Technical High School's matric pass rate of 77.3% 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 Edendale Technical High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Edendale Technical High School?
Edendale Technical High School reported 1,709 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Edendale Technical High School?
Yes, Edendale Technical 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 Edendale Technical High School's matric results like?
Edendale Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 76.4% since 2023.
Is Edendale Technical High School a public or private school?
Edendale Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edendale Technical High School?
You can call 033 399 5506 or email Edendaletechnicalhighschool@yahoo.com. It is located at 1 Garden Street, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217.