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Marburg Secondary School

Public secondary school · Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Ogwini circuit)

Marburg Secondary School is a public secondary school in Port Shepstone. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Marburg Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Port Shepstone, Marburg Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,294
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Marburg 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 Marburg 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 204 learners from Marburg Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320618489.3%
202418618197.3%
202520419193.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312218.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Marburg Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics575596.5%
Mathematical Literacy12912294.6%
Physical Sciences3434100.0%
Life Sciences928390.2%
Accounting7171100.0%
Business Studies12211795.9%
Geography11611599.1%
History888596.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Marburg Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Marburg Secondary School, at 1,710 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marburg Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is a similar size to Marburg Secondary School, with 1,673 learners against 1,294; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Marburg Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marburg Secondary School, at 1,612 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Marburg Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Luthuli High School is a similar size to Marburg Secondary School, with 1,592 learners against 1,294; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Marburg Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Ntaba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marburg Secondary School, at 1,550 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marburg 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
Corner Of Main Harding Street, Grosvenor, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o.box 1890, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
039 685 4923
Email
marburgsecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500199171

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marburg 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 Marburg Secondary School directly, on 039 685 4923 or by email at marburgsecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marburg 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 Marburg Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Marburg Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.6% 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 Marburg Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Marburg Secondary School?
Marburg Secondary School reported 1,294 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Marburg Secondary School?
Yes, Marburg 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 Marburg Secondary School's matric results like?
Marburg Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 89.3% in 2023.
Is Marburg Secondary School a public or private school?
Marburg Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marburg Secondary School?
You can call 039 685 4923 or email marburgsecondary@gmail.com. It is located at Corner Of Main Harding Street, Grosvenor, Port Shepstone, 4240.