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Estcourt Senior Secondary School

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

Estcourt Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Uthukela district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.3%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Estcourt Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Uthukela district, Estcourt Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,402
Learners
45
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Estcourt Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 272 learners from Estcourt Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321919890.4%
202426122686.6%
202527221378.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211214.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Estcourt Senior Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics684870.6%
Mathematical Literacy19316786.5%
Physical Sciences634774.6%
Life Sciences21315070.4%
Accounting483266.7%
Business Studies19814070.7%
Economics483675.0%
Geography21318385.9%
English First Additional Language26125999.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Estcourt Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Estcourt Senior Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Estcourt Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is a similar size to Estcourt Senior Secondary School, with 1,758 learners against 1,402; is a public combined school, a different phase than Estcourt Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Estcourt Senior Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School sits in roughly the same size range as Estcourt Senior Secondary School, at 1,624 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Estcourt Senior Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Mpumelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Estcourt Senior Secondary School, at 1,528 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Estcourt Senior Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Estcourt Senior Secondary School, at 1,486 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Estcourt Senior Secondary School's 78.3%.
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
Dutch Location, Dutch, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 1138, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
035 628 0004
Email
mduvil@lantic.net
EMIS number
500141821

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Estcourt Senior 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 Senior Secondary School directly, on 035 628 0004 or by email at mduvil@lantic.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Estcourt Senior Secondary 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 Senior Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Estcourt Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.3% 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 Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Estcourt Senior Secondary School?
Estcourt Senior Secondary School reported 1,402 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Senior Secondary School?
No. Estcourt Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Estcourt Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Estcourt Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.3%, in 2025. That's down from 90.4% in 2023.
Is Estcourt Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Estcourt Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Estcourt Senior Secondary School?
You can call 035 628 0004 or email mduvil@lantic.net. It is located at Dutch Location, Dutch, Escourt, 3310.