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Effingham Secondary School

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

Effingham Secondary School is a public secondary school in Effingham Heights. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.8% pass rate.

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Located in Effingham Heights, Effingham Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

869
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Effingham Secondary 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 Effingham Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 128 matric candidates from Effingham Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314912583.9%
202414011481.4%
202512811589.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411217.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Effingham Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 91.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics503060.0%
Mathematical Literacy918391.2%
Physical Sciences231460.9%
Life Sciences695579.7%
Accounting201890.0%
Business Studies896977.5%
Economics413482.9%
Geography877889.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Effingham Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Effingham Secondary School's 869; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Effingham Secondary School's 89.8%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Effingham Secondary School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Effingham Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Effingham Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Effingham Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Effingham Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Effingham Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Effingham Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Devshi Drive, Effingham, Redhill, 4071
Postal
P.o.box 40205, Redhill, 4071
Telephone
031 564 0569
Website
effinghamsecondary.co.za
Email
info@effinghamsecondary.co.za
EMIS number
500127132

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Effingham 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 Effingham Secondary School directly, on 031 564 0569 or by email at finance@effinghamsecondary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Effingham Secondary 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 Effingham Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Effingham Secondary School's 89.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Effingham Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Effingham Secondary School?
Effingham Secondary School reported 869 learners and 28 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 Effingham Secondary School?
Yes, Effingham 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 Effingham Secondary School's matric results like?
Effingham Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.8%, in 2025. That's up from 83.9% in 2023.
Is Effingham Secondary School a public or private school?
Effingham Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Effingham Secondary School?
You can call 031 564 0569 or email finance@effinghamsecondary.co.za. It is located at 1 Devshi Drive, Effingham, Redhill, 4071.