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Georgetown High School

Public secondary school · Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Edendale circuit)

Georgetown High School is a public secondary school based in Edendale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.3%.

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

In Edendale, Georgetown High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,450
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Georgetown High School entered 211 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318518097.3%
202419419097.9%
202521120195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311307.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Georgetown High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1166051.7%
Mathematical Literacy787292.3%
Physical Sciences863743.0%
Life Sciences15214192.8%
Accounting433581.4%
Business Studies3131100.0%
Economics434195.3%
Geography15214494.7%
History7878100.0%
English First Additional Language195195100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Georgetown High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School sits in roughly the same size range as Georgetown High School, at 2,003 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Georgetown High School's 95.3%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is a similar size to Georgetown High School, with 1,825 learners against 1,450; is a public primary school, a different phase than Georgetown High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is a similar size to Georgetown High School, with 1,722 learners against 1,450; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Georgetown High School's 95.3%.
  • Edendale Technical High School sits in roughly the same size range as Georgetown High School, at 1,709 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Georgetown High School's 95.3%.
  • Mconjwana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Georgetown High School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Georgetown High School's 95.3%.
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
Georgetown Main Road, Georgetown, Pietermaritzburg, 3217
Postal
Private Bag X207, Edendale, 3217
Telephone
033 302 0958
Email
georgetownhighsge@gmail.com
EMIS number
500148333

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Georgetown 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 Georgetown High School directly, on 033 302 0958 or by email at georgetownhighsge@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Georgetown 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 Georgetown High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Georgetown High School's matric pass rate of 95.3% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Georgetown High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Georgetown High School?
Georgetown High School reported 1,450 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Georgetown High School?
No. Georgetown High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Georgetown High School's matric results like?
Georgetown High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.3% since 2023.
Is Georgetown High School a public or private school?
Georgetown High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Georgetown High School?
You can call 033 302 0958 or email georgetownhighsge@gmail.com. It is located at Georgetown Main Road, Georgetown, Pietermaritzburg, 3217.