Public secondary school · Overport, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)
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.
Of the 183 learners from Overport Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 229 | 200 | 87.3% |
| 2024 | 170 | 157 | 92.4% |
| 2025 | 183 | 163 | 89.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411232.
That year, Overport Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 96.4%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 140 | 125 | 89.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| Life Sciences | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
| Accounting | 28 | 20 | 71.4% |
| Business Studies | 81 | 75 | 92.6% |
| Economics | 64 | 49 | 76.6% |
| Geography | 68 | 65 | 95.6% |
| History | 78 | 74 | 94.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.