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Merebank Secondary School

Public secondary school · Merebank, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Welcome to Merebank Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Merebank. Its most recent matric class posted a 88% pass rate.

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Merebank Secondary School is a public secondary school in Merebank. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,051
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 209 learners from Merebank Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318514678.9%
202416915591.7%
202520918488.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411416.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Merebank Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics694971.0%
Mathematical Literacy1019392.1%
Physical Sciences524586.5%
Life Sciences927783.7%
Accounting574884.2%
Business Studies545296.3%
Economics282485.7%
Geography2424100.0%
History5353100.0%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Merebank Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Merebank Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,051; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against Merebank Secondary School's 88%).
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merebank Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merebank Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Merebank Secondary School's 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merebank Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Merebank Secondary School's 1,051, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Merebank Secondary School's 1,051; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merebank Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bombay Walk, Merebank, Durban, 4104
Postal
P.o.box 25, Merebank, 4104
Telephone
031 461 1912
Email
merebank-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500207866

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Merebank 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 Merebank Secondary School directly, on 031 461 1912 or by email at merebank-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Merebank Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Merebank Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Merebank Secondary School's 88% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Merebank Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Merebank Secondary School?
Merebank Secondary School reported 1,051 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Merebank Secondary School?
Yes, Merebank 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 Merebank Secondary School's matric results like?
Merebank Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88%, in 2025. That's up from 78.9% in 2023.
Is Merebank Secondary School a public or private school?
Merebank Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Merebank Secondary School?
You can call 031 461 1912 or email merebank-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Bombay Walk, Merebank, Durban, 4104.