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Eshowe High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)

In King Cetshwayo district, Eshowe High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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.

720
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023121121100.0%
202412612498.4%
2025122122100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113105.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Eshowe High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics484389.6%
Mathematical Literacy7878100.0%
Physical Sciences312890.3%
Life Sciences6161100.0%
Accounting383797.4%
Business Studies524994.2%
Economics272696.3%
Geography4747100.0%
History2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Eshowe High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Eshowe High School's 720; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.8% against Eshowe High School's 100%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eshowe High School, 2,166 compared with 720; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eshowe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Eshowe High School's 720; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against Eshowe High School's 100%).
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eshowe High School, 1,763 compared with 720; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eshowe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eshowe High School, 1,742 compared with 720; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eshowe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
25 Stephen Offer Terrace, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X526, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
035 474 2117
Website
eshowehigh.org.za
Email
ehs@ehskzn.co.za
EMIS number
500139823

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eshowe 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 Eshowe High School directly, on 035 474 2117 or by email at ehs@ehskzn.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eshowe High 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 Eshowe High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Eshowe High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL at 99.7%.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Eshowe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Eshowe High School?
Eshowe High School reported 720 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Eshowe High School?
Yes, Eshowe 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 Eshowe High School's matric results like?
Eshowe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Eshowe High School a public or private school?
Eshowe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eshowe High School?
You can call 035 474 2117 or email ehs@ehskzn.co.za. It is located at 25 Stephen Offer Terrace, Eshowe, 3815.