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Howick Secondary School

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

Howick Secondary School is a public secondary school in Howick West. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

537
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Howick Secondary School entered 74 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312310988.6%
2024989495.9%
20257474100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311217.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Howick Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272488.9%
Mathematical Literacy7272100.0%
Physical Sciences212095.2%
Life Sciences665684.8%
Accounting333193.9%
Business Studies828097.6%
Economics232191.3%
Geography2626100.0%
History4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Howick Secondary School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Howick Secondary School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Howick Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Howick Secondary School, 1,825 compared with 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Howick Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Howick Secondary School, 1,722 compared with 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Howick Secondary School's 100%.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Howick Secondary School, 1,709 compared with 537; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Howick Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Howick Secondary School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Howick Secondary School's 100%).
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
Devine Road, Howickwest, Howick, 3290
Postal
P.o.box 361, Howick, 3290
Telephone
033 330 8462
Website
howickhigh.co.za
Email
admin@howickhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500158730

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Howick 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 Howick Secondary School directly, on 033 330 8462 or by email at howickss@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Howick 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 Howick Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Howick Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Howick Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Howick Secondary School?
Howick Secondary School reported 537 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Howick Secondary School?
Yes, Howick 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 Howick Secondary School's matric results like?
Howick Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 88.6% in 2023.
Is Howick Secondary School a public or private school?
Howick Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Howick Secondary School?
You can call 033 330 8462 or email howickss@gmail.com. It is located at Devine Road, Howickwest, Howick, 3290.