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Kharina Secondary School

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

In Northdale, Kharina Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.7%.

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

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

1,193
Learners
46
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, Kharina 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 Kharina Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kharina Secondary School entered 179 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320816780.3%
202419217390.1%
202517916692.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311220.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kharina Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 98.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics433069.8%
Mathematical Literacy15013690.7%
Physical Sciences272385.2%
Life Sciences938389.2%
Accounting754661.3%
Business Studies898292.1%
Economics332575.8%
Geography1039996.1%
History616098.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Kharina Secondary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Kharina Secondary School, 2,003 compared with 1,193; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Kharina Secondary School's 92.7%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Kharina Secondary School's 1,193; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kharina Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Kharina Secondary School's 1,193; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Kharina Secondary School's 92.7%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Kharina Secondary School's 1,193; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Kharina Secondary School's 92.7%.
  • Mconjwana High School is a similar size to Kharina Secondary School, with 1,640 learners against 1,193; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Kharina Secondary School's 92.7%.
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
390 Regina Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o.box 649, Luxmi, 3207
Telephone
033 391 4551
Email
kharinasecondary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500173752

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kharina 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 Kharina Secondary School directly, on 033 391 4551 or by email at kharinasecondary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kharina 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 Kharina Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Kharina Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.7% 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 Kharina Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Kharina Secondary School?
Kharina Secondary School reported 1,193 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 Kharina Secondary School?
Yes, Kharina 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 Kharina Secondary School's matric results like?
Kharina Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.7%, in 2025. That's up from 80.3% in 2023.
Is Kharina Secondary School a public or private school?
Kharina Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kharina Secondary School?
You can call 033 391 4551 or email kharinasecondary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 390 Regina Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207.