Public secondary school · Merebank, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about P R Pather Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
P R Pather Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Merebank. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 95 learners from P R Pather Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 54 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | 82 | 68 | 82.9% |
| 2025 | 95 | 82 | 86.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411423.
P R Pather Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 94.6%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 69 | 54 | 78.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Life Sciences | 48 | 35 | 72.9% |
| Accounting | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| Business Studies | 56 | 50 | 89.3% |
| Economics | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| Geography | 37 | 35 | 94.6% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, P R Pather 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 P R Pather Secondary School for its exact current amount.