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Lincoln Heights Secondary School

Public secondary school · Paradise, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)

Lincoln Heights Secondary School is a public secondary school in Paradise. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.6%.

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Located in Paradise, Lincoln Heights Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,004
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lincoln Heights Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Lincoln Heights Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 136 matric candidates from Lincoln Heights Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318014077.8%
202414412989.6%
202513612692.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213216.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lincoln Heights Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 98.6% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics513364.7%
Mathematical Literacy949297.9%
Physical Sciences291448.3%
Life Sciences867384.9%
Accounting232295.7%
Business Studies1079689.7%
Geography696898.6%
History737298.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

5 other schools in Amajuba district, for comparison against Lincoln Heights Secondary School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Lincoln Heights Secondary School's 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lincoln Heights Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Lincoln Heights Secondary School's 1,004; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Lincoln Heights Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Lincoln Heights Secondary School's 1,004; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Lincoln Heights Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lincoln Heights Secondary School, 1,771 compared with 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lincoln Heights Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Lincoln Heights Secondary School's 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lincoln Heights Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
St Dominic Street, Paradise, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o.box 2536, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
034 312 4303
Email
lincolnheights@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500186591

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights Secondary School directly, on 034 312 4303 or by email at lincolnheights@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights Secondary School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Lincoln Heights Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.6% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Lincoln Heights Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Lincoln Heights Secondary School?
Lincoln Heights Secondary School reported 1,004 learners and 38 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 Lincoln Heights Secondary School?
Yes, Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights Secondary School's matric results like?
Lincoln Heights Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77.8% in 2023.
Is Lincoln Heights Secondary School a public or private school?
Lincoln Heights Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lincoln Heights Secondary School?
You can call 034 312 4303 or email lincolnheights@telkomsa.net. It is located at St Dominic Street, Paradise, Newcastle, 2940.