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Estcourt High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)

Estcourt High School is a public secondary school in Uthukela district. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.7% pass rate.

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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.

831
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313512592.6%
202414113897.9%
202513311888.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211212.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Estcourt High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics665583.3%
Mathematical Literacy757498.7%
Physical Sciences484593.8%
Life Sciences848297.6%
Accounting242291.7%
Business Studies4444100.0%
Geography6565100.0%
History5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Estcourt High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Estcourt High School's 831; is a public primary school, a different phase than Estcourt High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Estcourt High School's 831; is a public combined school, a different phase than Estcourt High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Estcourt High School's 88.7%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Estcourt High School's 831; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Estcourt High School's 88.7%).
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Estcourt High School's 831; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Estcourt High School's 88.7%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Estcourt High School's 831; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Estcourt High School's 88.7%.
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
Martin And Hellett Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
Private Bag X7070, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
036 352 3130
Email
estcourths@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500141710

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Estcourt 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 Estcourt High School directly, on 036 352 3130 or by email at estcourths@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Estcourt 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 Estcourt High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Estcourt High School's matric pass rate of 88.7% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Estcourt High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Estcourt High School?
Estcourt High School reported 831 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Estcourt High School?
Yes, Estcourt 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 Estcourt High School's matric results like?
Estcourt High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.7%, in 2025. That's down from 92.6% in 2023.
Is Estcourt High School a public or private school?
Estcourt High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Estcourt High School?
You can call 036 352 3130 or email estcourths@telkomsa.net. It is located at Martin And Hellett Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310.