Public secondary school · Shallcross, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Marklands Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Shallcross, Marklands Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 81 | 69.8% |
| 2024 | 113 | 94 | 83.2% |
| 2025 | 123 | 84 | 68.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411120.
That year, Marklands Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 43 | 25 | 58.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 74 | 64 | 86.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| Life Sciences | 67 | 54 | 80.6% |
| Accounting | 44 | 25 | 56.8% |
| Business Studies | 51 | 46 | 90.2% |
| Geography | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| History | 55 | 55 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.