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Harding Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Sakhayedwa circuit)

Harding Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ugu district. Its last matric group achieved a 85.1% pass rate.

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

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

1,419
Learners
39
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 248 learners from Harding Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318316791.3%
202417615487.5%
202524821185.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312210.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Harding Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics673856.7%
Mathematical Literacy1099889.9%
Physical Sciences523771.2%
Life Sciences12410786.3%
Accounting11872.7%
Business Studies1717100.0%
Economics171482.4%
Geography12412096.8%
History11310895.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Harding Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Harding Secondary School, at 1,710 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harding Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is a similar size to Harding Secondary School, with 1,673 learners against 1,419; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Harding Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Harding Secondary School, at 1,612 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Harding Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Luthuli High School is a similar size to Harding Secondary School, with 1,592 learners against 1,419; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.6% against Harding Secondary School's 85.1%).
  • Ntaba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Harding Secondary School, at 1,550 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harding 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
Kirk Street, Harding, 4680
Postal
Private Bag X1002, Harding, 4680
Telephone
79497810
Email
hardingsec@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500153846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Harding 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 Harding Secondary School directly, on 79497810 or by email at hardingsec@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Harding 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 Harding Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Harding Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.1% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Harding Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Harding Secondary School?
Harding Secondary School reported 1,419 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Harding Secondary School?
Yes, Harding 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 Harding Secondary School's matric results like?
Harding Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.1%, in 2025. That's down from 91.3% in 2023.
Is Harding Secondary School a public or private school?
Harding Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Harding Secondary School?
You can call 79497810 or email hardingsec@telkomsa.net. It is located at Kirk Street, Harding, 4680.