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Heather Secondary School

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

Heather Secondary School is a public secondary school in Northdale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.2%.

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Located in Northdale, Heather Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,207
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Heather 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 Heather 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 251 learners from Heather Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321619288.9%
202420918387.6%
202525124497.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311214.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics645179.7%
Mathematical Literacy14613793.8%
Physical Sciences292793.1%
Life Sciences1139483.2%
Accounting787292.3%
Business Studies958185.3%
Economics373697.3%
Geography13213098.5%
History2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Heather Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Heather Secondary School's 1,207; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Heather Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heather Secondary School, 1,825 compared with 1,207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heather Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Heather Secondary School, 1,722 compared with 1,207; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Heather Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Heather Secondary School, 1,709 compared with 1,207; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Heather Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Mconjwana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Heather Secondary School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Heather Secondary School's 97.2%).
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
27 Heather, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o.box 903, Luxmi, 3207
Telephone
033 391 5981
Website
heather.org.za
Email
admin@heather.org.za
EMIS number
500154512

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heather 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 Heather Secondary School directly, on 033 391 5981 or by email at principalheathersec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heather 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 Heather Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Heather Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.2% 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 Heather Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Heather Secondary School?
Heather Secondary School reported 1,207 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Heather Secondary School?
Yes, Heather 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 Heather Secondary School's matric results like?
Heather Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.2%, in 2025. That's up from 88.9% in 2023.
Is Heather Secondary School a public or private school?
Heather Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heather Secondary School?
You can call 033 391 5981 or email principalheathersec@gmail.com. It is located at 27 Heather, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207.