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Estcourt Secondary School

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

In Estcourt, Estcourt Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 89.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Estcourt Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Estcourt Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Estcourt. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

973
Learners
34
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, Estcourt Secondary 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 Estcourt Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 169 learners from Estcourt Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231178774.4%
20241099990.8%
202516915189.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211213.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Estcourt Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy888192.0%
Physical Sciences211257.1%
Life Sciences252496.0%
Accounting171270.6%
Business Studies888596.6%
Economics472961.7%
Geography625791.9%
History6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

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

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Estcourt Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 973; is a public primary school, a different phase than Estcourt Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Estcourt Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 973; is a public combined school, a different phase than Estcourt Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Estcourt Secondary School's 89.3%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Estcourt Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 973; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Estcourt Secondary School's 89.3%).
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Estcourt Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 973; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Estcourt Secondary School's 89.3%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Estcourt Secondary School, 1,486 compared with 973; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Estcourt Secondary School's 89.3%.
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
Alexander Street, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 686, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
036 352 5001
Email
estsecdeputy@lantic.net
EMIS number
500141858

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Estcourt 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 Estcourt Secondary School directly, on 036 352 5001 or by email at estsecdeputy@lantic.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Estcourt Secondary 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 Estcourt Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Estcourt Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.3% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Estcourt Secondary School?
Estcourt Secondary School reported 973 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Estcourt 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 Estcourt Secondary School's matric results like?
Estcourt Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.3%, in 2025. That's up from 74.4% in 2023.
Is Estcourt Secondary School a public or private school?
Estcourt Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Estcourt Secondary School?
You can call 036 352 5001 or email estsecdeputy@lantic.net. It is located at Alexander Street, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310.