Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Estcourt High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Uthukela district, Estcourt High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
Of the 133 learners from Estcourt High School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 125 | 92.6% |
| 2024 | 141 | 138 | 97.9% |
| 2025 | 133 | 118 | 88.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211212.
That year, Estcourt High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 66 | 55 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 75 | 74 | 98.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 48 | 45 | 93.8% |
| Life Sciences | 84 | 82 | 97.6% |
| Accounting | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| Business Studies | 44 | 44 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
| History | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Estcourt 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 Estcourt High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.