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Northlands Girls' High School

Public secondary school · Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

In Durban North, Northlands Girls' High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Northlands Girls' High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Northlands Girls' High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Durban North. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

838
Learners
57
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, Northlands Girls' High 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 Northlands Girls' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 157 learners from Northlands Girls' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311711598.3%
202413612591.9%
202515715699.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411228.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northlands Girls' High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1008181.0%
Mathematical Literacy363494.4%
Physical Sciences665380.3%
Life Sciences757093.3%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies676495.5%
Geography3838100.0%
History1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Northlands Girls' High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Northlands Girls' High School, 2,782 compared with 838; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Northlands Girls' High School's 99.4%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northlands Girls' High School, 1,964 compared with 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northlands Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Northlands Girls' High School's 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northlands Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Northlands Girls' High School's 838, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Northlands Girls' High School's 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northlands Girls' High 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
Cadogan Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4016
Postal
P.o.box 20006, Durban North, 4016
Telephone
031 571 1100
Website
nghs.co.za
Email
marketing@nghs.co.za
EMIS number
500236319

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northlands Girls' High 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 Northlands Girls' High School directly, on 031 571 1100 or by email at nghs@nghs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northlands Girls' High 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 Northlands Girls' High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Northlands Girls' High School's 99.4% 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 Northlands Girls' High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Northlands Girls' High School?
Northlands Girls' High School reported 838 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Northlands Girls' High School?
Yes, Northlands Girls' High 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 Northlands Girls' High School's matric results like?
Northlands Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is Northlands Girls' High School a public or private school?
Northlands Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northlands Girls' High School?
You can call 031 571 1100 or email nghs@nghs.co.za. It is located at Cadogan Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4016.