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Ganges Secondary School

Public secondary school · Merewent, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Ganges Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Merewent. Its last matric group achieved a 95.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ganges Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Merewent, Ganges Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

813
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ganges Secondary 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 Ganges Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ganges Secondary School entered 147 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318516790.3%
202412811892.2%
202514714195.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411406.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ganges Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy12910480.6%
Life Sciences392359.0%
Accounting15853.3%
Business Studies211990.5%
Geography615386.9%
History2929100.0%
English First Additional Language9191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Ganges Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Ganges Secondary School's 813; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Ganges Secondary School's 95.9%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Ganges Secondary School's 813; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ganges Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ganges Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 813; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ganges Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ganges Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 813, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ganges Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 813; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ganges Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
61 Jammu Road, Merebank, Durban, 4059
Postal
P.o.box 31380, Merebank, 4059
Telephone
031 462 4722
Email
ganges@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500147001

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ganges 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 Ganges Secondary School directly, on 031 462 4722 or by email at ganges@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ganges 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 Ganges Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Ganges Secondary School's 95.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Ganges Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Ganges Secondary School?
Ganges Secondary School reported 813 learners and 38 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 Ganges Secondary School?
Yes, Ganges 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 Ganges Secondary School's matric results like?
Ganges Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.9%, in 2025. That's up from 90.3% in 2023.
Is Ganges Secondary School a public or private school?
Ganges Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ganges Secondary School?
You can call 031 462 4722 or email ganges@telkomsa.net. It is located at 61 Jammu Road, Merebank, Durban, 4059.