Public secondary school · Merebank, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Merebank Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Merebank Secondary School is a public secondary school in Merebank. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 209 learners from Merebank Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 | 146 | 78.9% |
| 2024 | 169 | 155 | 91.7% |
| 2025 | 209 | 184 | 88.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411416.
Merebank Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 69 | 49 | 71.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 101 | 93 | 92.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 52 | 45 | 86.5% |
| Life Sciences | 92 | 77 | 83.7% |
| Accounting | 57 | 48 | 84.2% |
| Business Studies | 54 | 52 | 96.3% |
| Economics | 28 | 24 | 85.7% |
| Geography | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| History | 53 | 53 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 53 | 53 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Merebank 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 Merebank Secondary School for its exact current amount.