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Marklands Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shallcross, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

Marklands Secondary School is a public secondary school in Shallcross. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.3% pass rate.

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Located in Shallcross, Marklands Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

930
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Marklands Secondary School entered 123 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 68.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231168169.8%
20241139483.2%
20251238468.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411120.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics432558.1%
Mathematical Literacy746486.5%
Physical Sciences262596.2%
Life Sciences675480.6%
Accounting442556.8%
Business Studies514690.2%
Geography2424100.0%
History5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Marklands Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Marklands Secondary School's 930; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Marklands Secondary School's 68.3%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Marklands Secondary School's 930; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marklands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marklands Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 930; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marklands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marklands Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 930, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marklands Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 930; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marklands 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
240 Himalaya Drive, Shallcross, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56171, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
67922070
Email
marklandssecondary13@gmail.com
EMIS number
500199874

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marklands 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 Marklands Secondary School directly, on 67922070 or by email at marklandssecondary13@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marklands 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 Marklands Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Marklands Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.3% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Marklands Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Marklands Secondary School?
Marklands Secondary School reported 930 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Marklands Secondary School?
Yes, Marklands 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 Marklands Secondary School's matric results like?
Marklands Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 69.8% since 2023.
Is Marklands Secondary School a public or private school?
Marklands Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marklands Secondary School?
You can call 67922070 or email marklandssecondary13@gmail.com. It is located at 240 Himalaya Drive, Shallcross, Durban, 4030.