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Glen Edward Secodary School

Public secondary school · Swartberg, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Mt Currie circuit)

Glen Edward Secodary School is a public secondary school in Swartberg. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Glen Edward Secodary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Swartberg, Glen Edward Secodary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

132
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Glen Edward Secodary School entered 16 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023232087.0%
2024241770.8%
2025161487.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313208.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3133.3%
Mathematical Literacy211990.5%
Life Sciences10880.0%
Agricultural Sciences14964.3%
Geography242395.8%
History2424100.0%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Glen Edward Secodary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Glen Edward Secodary School's 132; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.2% against Glen Edward Secodary School's 87.5%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Glen Edward Secodary School's 132; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glen Edward Secodary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Glen Edward Secodary School's 132; is a public combined school, a different phase than Glen Edward Secodary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Edward Secodary School, 1,499 compared with 132; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Glen Edward Secodary School's 87.5%.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Glen Edward Secodary School's 132; is a public combined school, a different phase than Glen Edward Secodary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Glen Edward Secodary School's 87.5%.
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
Glenedward Swartberg, Swartberg, Kokstad, 4710
Postal
P.o.box 47, Swartberg, 4710
Telephone
083 759 0411
Email
glenedward-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500148999

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glen Edward Secodary 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 Glen Edward Secodary School directly, on 083 759 0411 or by email at GLENEDWARD-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glen Edward Secodary 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 Glen Edward Secodary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Glen Edward Secodary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Glen Edward Secodary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Glen Edward Secodary School?
Glen Edward Secodary School reported 132 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Glen Edward Secodary School?
No. Glen Edward Secodary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Glen Edward Secodary School's matric results like?
Glen Edward Secodary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87% since 2023.
Is Glen Edward Secodary School a public or private school?
Glen Edward Secodary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glen Edward Secodary School?
You can call 083 759 0411 or email GLENEDWARD-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Glenedward Swartberg, Swartberg, Kokstad, 4710.