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Greytown Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umvozana circuit)

In Umzinyathi district, Greytown Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 95.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Greytown Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Greytown Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Umzinyathi district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,270
Learners
44
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 Secondary 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 Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 198 learners from Greytown Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317315489.0%
202420820498.1%
202519818995.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212409.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Greytown Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics564885.7%
Mathematical Literacy15213991.4%
Physical Sciences514894.1%
Life Sciences12210989.3%
Accounting696898.6%
Business Studies868194.2%
Economics484491.7%
Geography101101100.0%
History717098.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

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

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is a similar size to Greytown Secondary School, with 1,738 learners against 1,270; is a public combined school, a different phase than Greytown Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Greytown Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greytown Secondary School, at 1,572 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Greytown Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Greytown Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greytown Secondary School, at 1,513 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greytown Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Greytown Secondary School, at 1,350 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Greytown Secondary School's 95.5%).
  • Thalana Secondary School is a similar size to Greytown Secondary School, with 1,348 learners against 1,270; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Greytown Secondary School's 95.5%.
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
Kelly Street, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 90, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
083 463 9205
Website
greytownhigh.co.za
Email
info@greytownhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500152033

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greytown 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 Greytown Secondary School directly, on 083 463 9205 or by email at headmaster@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greytown Secondary 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 Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Greytown Secondary School's 95.5% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Greytown Secondary School?
Greytown Secondary School reported 1,270 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Greytown 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 Greytown Secondary School's matric results like?
Greytown Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. That's up from 89% in 2023.
Is Greytown Secondary School a public or private school?
Greytown Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greytown Secondary School?
You can call 083 463 9205 or email headmaster@gmail.com. It is located at Kelly Street, Greytown, 3250.