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Greytown High School

Public secondary school · Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umdlovana circuit)

Welcome to Greytown High School, a public secondary school serving Greytown. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Greytown High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Greytown High School is a public secondary school in Greytown. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

610
Learners
33
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, Greytown High 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 Greytown High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Greytown High School entered 102 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023827996.3%
2024818098.8%
202510210199.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212408.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Greytown High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy6060100.0%
Physical Sciences191684.2%
Life Sciences474391.5%
Accounting2121100.0%
Business Studies3030100.0%
Economics171694.1%
Geography484593.8%
History4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Greytown High School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Greytown High School, 1,738 compared with 610; is a public combined school, a different phase than Greytown High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Greytown High School's 99%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greytown High School, 1,572 compared with 610; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Greytown High School's 99%.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Greytown High School's 610; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greytown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Greytown High School, 1,350 compared with 610; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Greytown High School's 99%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Greytown High School's 610; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Greytown High School's 99%.
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
Muden Road, Greytown, 3250
Postal
Private Bag X5577, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
033 413 2146
Website
greytownhigh.co.za
Email
info@greytownhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500151922

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greytown 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 Greytown High School directly, on 033 413 2146 or by email at principal@greytownhigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greytown High 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 Greytown High School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Greytown High School's 99% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Greytown High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Greytown High School?
Greytown High School reported 610 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Greytown High School?
Yes, Greytown High 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 Greytown High School's matric results like?
Greytown High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.3% since 2023.
Is Greytown High School a public or private school?
Greytown High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greytown High School?
You can call 033 413 2146 or email principal@greytownhigh.co.za. It is located at Muden Road, Greytown, 3250.