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Overport Secondary School

Public secondary school · Overport, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Overport Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Overport. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Overport Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Overport, Overport Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,124
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 183 learners from Overport Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322920087.3%
202417015792.4%
202518316389.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411232.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Overport Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 96.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322887.5%
Mathematical Literacy14012589.3%
Physical Sciences251976.0%
Life Sciences282796.4%
Accounting282071.4%
Business Studies817592.6%
Economics644976.6%
Geography686595.6%
History787494.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Overport Secondary School's 1,124; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Overport Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Overport Secondary School's 1,124; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overport Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Overport Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,124; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overport Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Overport Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,124, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Overport Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,124; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overport 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
Dnr Of Essendene And Brickfield Road, Overport, Durban, 4067
Postal
P.o.box 701290, Overport, 4067
Telephone
031 207 3277
Website
overportsrs.co.za
Email
admin@overportsrs.co.za
EMIS number
500245458

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Overport 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 Overport Secondary School directly, on 031 207 3277 or by email at overportsecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Overport 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 Overport Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Overport Secondary School's 89.1% 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 Overport Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Overport Secondary School?
Overport Secondary School reported 1,124 learners and 41 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 Overport Secondary School?
Yes, Overport 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 Overport Secondary School's matric results like?
Overport Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.3% since 2023.
Is Overport Secondary School a public or private school?
Overport Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Overport Secondary School?
You can call 031 207 3277 or email overportsecondary@gmail.com. It is located at Dnr Of Essendene And Brickfield Road, Overport, Durban, 4067.