Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Eshowe High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Eshowe High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around King Cetshwayo district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 122 matric candidates from Eshowe High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121 | 121 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 126 | 124 | 98.4% |
| 2025 | 122 | 122 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113105.
Eshowe High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 43 | 89.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 78 | 78 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 28 | 90.3% |
| Life Sciences | 61 | 61 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 38 | 37 | 97.4% |
| Business Studies | 52 | 49 | 94.2% |
| Economics | 27 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Geography | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| History | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Eshowe 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 Eshowe High School for its exact current amount.